George H. Englesby Elementary School

520 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

George H. Englesby Elementary School is a public primary school located in Dracut, Massachusetts, serving students in the Dracut Public School District. As a key component of the local educational system, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that encourages both academic achievement and the personal growth of its student body. The curriculum is designed to meet state standards while providing students with a strong foundational education in core subjects such as reading, writing, mathematics, and science.

Beyond academics, the Englesby Elementary community places a high value on school climate, inclusivity, and community engagement. The school staff works collaboratively with parents and the broader Dracut community to ensure that students have access to the resources and guidance necessary for their development. With its focus on preparing children for future academic success, the school strives to cultivate a sense of curiosity and responsibility, ensuring that each student feels welcome and capable of reaching their full potential within a safe and structured setting.

520

Total Students

34.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for George H. Englesby Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	298
Hispanic	115
Black	34
Asian	55
Two or More	17
American Indian	1

White
298 (57.3%)
Hispanic
115 (22.1%)
Asian
55 (10.6%)
Black
34 (6.5%)
Two or More
17 (3.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Dracut
Phone:	(978)957-9745
Website:	http://dracutps.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	520
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 78

Grade 1 90

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 96

Grade 5 94