NANTUCKET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Nantucket Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Nantucket school district, located in Nantucket, MA with about 363 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd Grade. With about 32 teachers, Nantucket Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Nantucket Elementary School, located at 30 Surfside Road on Nantucket Island, serves as the primary educational facility for the island’s youngest learners. As part of the Nantucket Public Schools district, the institution is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment that addresses the diverse academic, social, and emotional needs of its students. The school typically serves students in the early elementary grades, focusing on building a strong foundation in core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science while fostering character development and community values.
The school benefits from its unique location on Nantucket, often integrating the island's distinct culture and environment into its educational programming. By maintaining a close-knit community atmosphere, Nantucket Elementary works to ensure that all students have access to modern resources and personalized instruction. Prospective parents and community members can learn more about the school’s curriculum, staff directory, and district-wide policies by visiting their official website at [npsk.org](http://www.npsk.org).
For more information, contact Nantucket Elementary at (508) 228-7290 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Nantucket, MA 02554
(508) 228-7290
http://www.npsk.org
NANTUCKET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Nantucket, MA with about 363 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Massachusetts
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Nantucket
- Total Students:
- 363
- Teachers:
- 32.9
- NSLP Status:1
- Missing
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 363 students
- White
- 49.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 38.3%
- Black or African American
- 7.4%
- Two or more races
- 3.9%
- Asian
- 1.4%
- Female
- 48.2%
- Male
- 51.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.