At a glance
Reported students
215
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
22.25
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Massachusetts elementary enrollment
11th percentile
Compared with 1,011 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
291.5
Essex Elementary: 215 reported students.
State peer staffing position
14th percentile
9.7:1 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
- 219
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22.1
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.9:1
What the reported data says about Essex Elementary
Essex Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Essex. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Manchester Essex Regional. NCES reports 215 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 11th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.7:1, below 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 (93.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.7%). English learners represent 5.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Essex Elementary
- 1How do the reported 9.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 22.25 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
- 5.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White93.5%
- Hispanic3.7%
- Black0%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.3%
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 Manchester Essex Regional
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Manchester Memorial Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
304 reported students
Manchester Essex Regional Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
279 reported students
Manchester Essex Regional High School
High · Grades 09–12
392 reported students
Public schools near Essex Elementary
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Memorial Elementary Elementary · Manchester Essex Regional | PK–05 | 304 | 3.9 mi |
| West Parish Elementary · Gloucester | KG–05 | 382 | 4.1 mi |
| Winthrop School Elementary · Hamilton-Wenham | PK–05 | 329 | 4.3 mi |
| Winthrop Elementary · Ipswich | PK–05 | 373 | 4.3 mi |
| Cutler School Elementary · Hamilton-Wenham | KG–05 | 246 | 4.5 mi |
| Centerville Elementary Elementary · Beverly | KG–04 | 327 | 4.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Essex Elementary
What grades does Essex Elementary serve?
Essex Elementary reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Manchester Essex Regional.
How many students attend Essex Elementary?
Essex Elementary reported 215 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 11th percentile among 1,011 Massachusetts elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 219 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Essex Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 9.7:1, based on 215 students and 22.25 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 Essex Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Essex Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Manchester Essex Regional attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Essex Elementary in?
Essex Elementary is part of Manchester Essex Regional, based in Manchester, MA, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Essex Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Manchester Memorial Elementary (3.9 mi), West Parish (4.1 mi), Winthrop School (4.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.