At a glance
Reported students
222
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
15.99
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–01
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Massachusetts elementary enrollment
12th percentile
Compared with 1,011 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
275.5
Douglas Primary School: 222 reported students.
State peer staffing position
83rd percentile
13.9:1 reported; state peer median 12.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 198
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12.67
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.6:1
What the reported data says about Douglas Primary School
Douglas Primary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–01 in Douglas. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Douglas. NCES reports 222 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,011 elementary schools in Massachusetts with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 374 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 12th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.9:1, above the Massachusetts median of 12.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (86.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (10.4%). English learners represent 1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Douglas Primary School
- 1How do the reported 13.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 15.99 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White86.5%
- Hispanic10.4%
- Black1.8%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Douglas
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Douglas Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 02–05
340 reported students
Douglas High School
High · Grades 09–12
267 reported students
Douglas Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
284 reported students
Public schools near Douglas Primary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Elementary School Elementary · Douglas | 02–05 | 340 | 0.1 mi |
| Northbridge Elementary School Elementary · Northbridge | PK–05 | 973 | 3.5 mi |
| Taft Early Learning Center Elementary · Uxbridge | PK–03 | 526 | 4.3 mi |
| Sutton Elementary Elementary · Sutton | 03–05 | 287 | 5.9 mi |
| Sutton Early Learning Elementary · Sutton | PK–02 | 324 | 5.9 mi |
| William Callahan School Elementary · Burrillville | 02–05 | 310 | 7.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Douglas Primary School
What grades does Douglas Primary School serve?
Douglas Primary School reports grades PK–01 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Douglas.
How many students attend Douglas Primary School?
Douglas Primary School reported 222 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 12th percentile among 1,011 Massachusetts elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 198 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Douglas Primary School?
The calculated ratio is 13.9:1, based on 222 students and 15.99 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Massachusetts median for the same school level is 12.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Douglas Primary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Douglas Primary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Douglas attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Douglas Primary School in?
Douglas Primary School is part of Douglas, based in Douglas, MA, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Douglas Primary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Douglas Elementary School (0.1 mi), Northbridge Elementary School (3.5 mi), Taft Early Learning Center (4.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.