Gloucester PreSchool

Gloucester
2 Blackburn Drive
Gloucester, MA 01930
101 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
Gloucester Preschool, located at 2 Blackburn Drive in Gloucester, Massachusetts, operates as part of the Gloucester Public Schools system. The program is dedicated to providing high-quality early childhood education that emphasizes developmental growth in a nurturing and structured environment. By aligning with the broader district’s mission, the preschool focuses on preparing young learners for their transition into elementary school through play-based curriculum, social-emotional development, and foundational academic skills.

The school serves as an integral part of the local community, prioritizing accessibility and inclusivity for families in the Gloucester area. With a focus on early intervention and personalized attention, the faculty works to create a foundation for lifelong learning, fostering curiosity and independence in their students. Parents and caregivers can find detailed information regarding registration, district policies, and program philosophies through the official Gloucester Public Schools website.
101
Total Students
10.0
Full-Time Teachers
10.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    81 (80.2%)
  • Hispanic
    13 (12.9%)
  • Asian
    4 (4.0%)
  • Black
    3 (3.0%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Pre Kindergarten
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Gloucester
Phone: (978)281-9848
Website: http://www.gloucesterschools.com
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 101
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 10.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.1
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
Pre-Kindergarten 101
Gender Ratio