District Overview
Situated at 10 Surfside Road in Nantucket, Massachusetts, the Nantucket school district operates as an active, independent public system serving the island’s distant town geographic setting across four operational schools. Providing a complete educational continuum, the non-charter district serves students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, alongside specialized ungraded learning options. The district nurtures a diverse student body of 1,719 learners—comprising a balanced demographic of 860 male and 859 female students—representing a vibrant multicultural community that includes 759 Hispanic, 683 White, 155 Black, 87 multiracial, 34 Asian, and 1 American Indian student.

To foster student success and ensure a strong educational environment, the district relies on a broad staffing structure totaling approximately 625.66 full-time equivalent (FTE) personnel. This dedicated workforce is anchored by 342.26 FTE classroom teachers, supported by 56.6 FTE instructional aides and 226.8 FTE administrative and support staff members. This robust staffing context ensures comprehensive instructional guidance and operational oversight for learners at every stage of their academic journey. Families, students, and researchers seeking additional information about the district can reach out via telephone at (508) 228-7285 or explore online resources through the district’s official website at www.npsk.org.
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Total Schools
1,719
Total Students
342.3
Full-Time Teachers
5.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Nantucket
Demographic Student Count
White683
Hispanic759
Black155
Asian34
Two or More87
American Indian1
  • Hispanic
    759 (44.2%)
  • White
    683 (39.7%)
  • Black
    155 (9.0%)
  • Two or More
    87 (5.1%)
  • Asian
    34 (2.0%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Nantucket
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary2
Middle1
High1
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:4
Students:1,719*
Teachers (FTE):342.3*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.0
Schools in Nantucket
Found 4 Schools