Pentucket Lake Elementary

521 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Pentucket Lake Elementary School, located in Haverhill, Massachusetts, serves a diverse student population in grades K–4. As part of the Haverhill Public Schools district, the institution is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence and social-emotional growth. The school prides itself on a collaborative culture, encouraging strong partnerships between educators, families, and the wider community to ensure that each student has the resources necessary to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

Beyond core academics, Pentucket Lake focuses on cultivating a well-rounded educational experience that promotes critical thinking, creativity, and good citizenship. The school utilizes a variety of teaching strategies to meet the individual needs of its learners, often integrating technology and project-based learning into the curriculum. By prioritizing a safe and welcoming atmosphere, Pentucket Lake Elementary strives to prepare its students for their future academic endeavors while building a sense of belonging within the Haverhill community.

521

Total Students

45.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pentucket Lake Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	206
Hispanic	244
Black	50
Asian	4
Two or More	15
American Indian	2

Hispanic
244 (46.8 %)
White
206 (39.5 %)
Black
50 (9.6 %)
Two or More
15 (2.9 %)
Asian
4 (0.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

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:	Haverhill
Phone:	(978)374-2421
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	521
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 74

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 122

Grade 4 135

Grade 5 41