Helen R Donaghue School

www.prsd.org

250 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 6th

School Overview

The Helen R. Donaghue School, located at 24 Union Street Extension in Merrimac, Massachusetts, serves as a primary educational facility within the Pentucket Regional School District. As a key component of the local public school system, the institution focuses on providing foundational instruction to the youngest members of the community, typically serving students in the early elementary grade levels. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students.

Reflecting the broader mission of the Pentucket Regional School District, the Donaghue School prioritizes a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the Merrimac community. By utilizing the district’s integrated curriculum and educational resources, the school strives to prepare its students for future academic success while cultivating a lifelong enthusiasm for learning. For families seeking more detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district-wide initiatives, the school maintains an active presence through the official Pentucket Regional School District website at http://www.prsd.org.

250

Total Students

22.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Helen R Donaghue School
Demographic	Student Count
White	223
Hispanic	21
Two or More	6

White
223 (89.2 %)
Hispanic
21 (8.4 %)
Two or More
6 (2.4 %)

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:	Pentucket
Phone:	(978)346-8921
Website:	http://www.prsd.org
Grade Range:	3rd - 6th
Total Students:	250
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
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 3 60

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 62

Grade 6 63