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#820 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 46% in state
Nantucket Elementary
Elementary School · Nantucket · Nantucket, MA
An elementary school in Nantucket, MA where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.
30 Surfside Road, Nantucket, MA 02554
- Math 36% proficient (2016)
- Reading 35% proficient (2016)
- 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Nantucket Elementary score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2016 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 12 points across the 8-year record (2009–2016) and has held near 36% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2016) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2016)
Based on 16 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Nantucket Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 69Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,116/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Nantucket), 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
$125,524
Median home value
$1,386,100
Median rent
$2,081/mo
College educated
58.6%
Homeownership
76.1%
Poverty rate
2.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02554; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montessori Children's House of NantucketPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.4 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| Nantucket Lighthouse SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 55 | Compare → |
| Nantucket New SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8 | PK–8 | 1.9 mi | 146 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Nantucket
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $28,322NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Nantucket Elementary is listed in Nantucket; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Nantucket Elementary
Nantucket Elementary is a public elementary school in Nantucket, MA, part of Nantucket, serving approximately 397 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #820 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nantucket Elementary
What grades does Nantucket Elementary serve?
Nantucket Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Nantucket Elementary?
Nantucket Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 397 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nantucket Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Nantucket Elementary is 9.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Nantucket Elementary rank in MA?
Nantucket Elementary ranks #820 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Nantucket Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Nantucket Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Nantucket Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nantucket Elementary has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016).
Is Nantucket Elementary a charter school?
No, Nantucket Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Nantucket Elementary a Title I school?
No, Nantucket Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 397
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Nantucket County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.2%
- Phone
- (508) 228-7290
- Area population (ZIP 02554)
- 14,033
- Area median age
- 40.7
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 · 2016 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2016 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2016 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2016 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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)
- NCES EdFacts · 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 02554; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2016; directory SY 2023–24
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