Naquag Elementary School

naquag.wrsd.net

353 Students

Elementary School K - 2nd

School Overview

Naquag Elementary School, located in Rutland, Massachusetts, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Wachusett Regional School District. The school provides a supportive, community-centered environment primarily for students in the early stages of their academic journey, typically encompassing pre-kindergarten through second grade. Committed to the district’s overarching mission, Naquag emphasizes a curriculum designed to foster both academic growth and social-emotional development, ensuring that young learners build a strong base for their future education.

The school is characterized by its focus on creating a nurturing atmosphere where students are encouraged to be curious and collaborative. By leveraging the resources of the larger Wachusett Regional School District, Naquag Elementary integrates modern instructional practices with a dedicated faculty focused on meeting the diverse needs of its student population. Beyond core academics, the school actively promotes a sense of community among students, staff, and families, striving to make each child's initial school experience positive, engaging, and formative.

353

Total Students

26.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Naquag Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	281
Hispanic	33
Black	19
Asian	6
Two or More	14

White
281 (79.6%)
Hispanic
33 (9.3%)
Black
19 (5.4%)
Two or More
14 (4.0%)
Asian
6 (1.7%)

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:	Wachusett
Phone:	(508)886-2901
Website:	http://naquag.wrsd.net
Grade Range:	K - 2nd
Total Students:	353
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 118

Grade 1 127

Grade 2 108