Douglas Elementary School

es.douglasps.net

344 Students

Elementary School 2nd - 5th

School Overview

Douglas Elementary School, located on Davis Street in Douglas, Massachusetts, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Douglas Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for its young students, focusing on both academic development and the social-emotional growth necessary for long-term success. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum aligned with state standards, the school aims to build a strong educational base while encouraging curiosity and a lifelong love of learning among its primary-aged pupils.

Beyond the classroom, Douglas Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and the partnership between educators and families. The school environment is structured to promote inclusivity and respect, ensuring that every student feels valued and motivated to reach their full potential. Through various programs and initiatives, the school strives to prepare its students not only for the next stages of their academic careers in the Douglas school system but also to become responsible and active members of the wider community.

344

Total Students

28.1

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Douglas Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	304
Hispanic	24
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	13

White
304 (88.4 %)
Hispanic
24 (7.0 %)
Two or More
13 (3.8 %)
Black
2 (0.6 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Douglas
Phone:	(508)476-4200
Website:	http://es.douglasps.net
Grade Range:	2nd - 5th
Total Students:	344
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
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

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 101

Grade 4 94

Grade 5 81