Excellent
#314 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 18% in state
Elmer S Bagnall
Elementary School · Pentucket · Groveland, MA
A Pentucket elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
253 School Street, Groveland, MA 01834
- Math 48% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 48% vs MA 42% (2025)
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Elmer S Bagnall score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 22 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 48% recently.
Show all 17 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 96 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Elmer S Bagnall sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low73/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Groveland), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$135,521
Median home value
$571,900
Median rent
$1,815/mo
College educated
45.5%
Homeownership
91.7%
Poverty rate
4.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01834; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | PK | 2.1 mi | 88 | Compare → |
| Bradford ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | K–4 | 2.5 mi | 465 | Compare → |
| Golden HillEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–4 | 2.8 mi | 476 | Compare → |
| Penn BrookEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | K–6 | 2.9 mi | 696 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Pentucket
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $19,716NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Elmer S Bagnall is listed in Pentucket; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Elmer S Bagnall
Elmer S Bagnall is a public elementary school in Groveland, MA, part of Pentucket, serving approximately 518 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #314 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Elmer S Bagnall
What grades does Elmer S Bagnall serve?
Elmer S Bagnall serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Elmer S Bagnall?
Elmer S Bagnall has an enrollment of approximately 518 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elmer S Bagnall?
The student-teacher ratio at Elmer S Bagnall is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Elmer S Bagnall rank in MA?
Elmer S Bagnall ranks #314 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Elmer S Bagnall's MySchoolScout rating?
Elmer S Bagnall has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Elmer S Bagnall?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Elmer S Bagnall has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Elmer S Bagnall a charter school?
No, Elmer S Bagnall is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Elmer S Bagnall a Title I school?
No, Elmer S Bagnall is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 518
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.4%
- Phone
- (978) 372-8856
- Area population (ZIP 01834)
- 6,747
- Area average commute
- 34 min
- Area median age
- 42.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 01834; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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