Enrollment
451
Elementary
DISTRICT 289 · STATE 381
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·GLOUCESTER·NCES 250528002956
East Veterans Elementary School
11 Webster Street, Gloucester, MA 01930 · (978) 281-9820 · Essex County
GRADES KG–05ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL451 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
11.3:1
40 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.4:1 · STATE 12.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 76 | 17% |
| Grade 1 | 80 | 18% |
| Grade 2 | 81 | 18% |
| Grade 3 | 75 | 17% |
| Grade 4 | 66 | 15% |
| Grade 5 | 73 | 16% |
This year's kindergarten class (76) is about the same size as its 5th grade class (73).
Student demographics
54%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 41% · STATE 65% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Gloucester. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
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MCAS 2024-25 . % Meeting or Exceeding ExpectationsEnglish Language Arts
31.0%
MA avg 43.8% . +0.0pp since 2023
Math
30.0%
MA avg 42.2% . -4.0pp since 2023
What this means: On the MCAS, Massachusetts's statewide test, about 31 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 30 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Massachusetts schools, those numbers are about 44 and 42. Reading and writing scores have held steady since 2023, while math scores are down about 4 points.
MCAS results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 31.0% | 30.0% |
| 2023-24 | 31.0% | 34.0% |
% Meeting or Exceeding Expectations, all students and all tested grades.
Source: MCAS. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where East Veterans Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Massachusetts | In Essex County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 30.0% | #659 of 920 ▼ 43 | #73 of 111 ▼ 5 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 31.0% | #649 of 920 ▼ 33 | #73 of 111 ▼ 8 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 451 | #343 of 1,086 | #42 of 129 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 11.3:1 | #300 of 938 | #39 of 115 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 53.9% | #428 of 938 | #32 of 115 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 451 | 40 | 11.3:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 450 | 44 | 10.2:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for East Veterans Elementary School.
About East Veterans Elementary School
East Veterans Elementary School is a medium-sized elementary school in Gloucester, Massachusetts, administered by Gloucester. The school serves 451 students in kindergarten through 5 in 2024-25.
East Veterans Elementary School is among 7 schools run by Gloucester, which serves 2,838 students.
Roughly 63% of students at East Veterans Elementary School are White. Beyond that, enrollment is 26% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 4% Black, and 2% Asian. East Veterans Elementary School's diversity index is 54%, against a US figure of 70%.
The school's student-to-teacher ratio is about 11.3:1, with 40 full-time-equivalent teachers. That is 0.9 students per teacher below the 12.2:1 average for elementary schools in Massachusetts.
County data help place the school in context: in Essex County, the median household income is $101,883, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 43% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 7%. Essex County is home to 221 public schools and about 113,427 public school students.
The nearest other public school, Gloucester PreSchool, is about 0.5 miles away. Inside a five-mile radius, there are at least 8 other public schools.
Locale data from NCES put East Veterans Elementary School in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more (Suburb: Large).
The allk12 site hosts a discussion page for East Veterans Elementary School covering things like sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Essex County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
813,054
Census ACS
Median income
$101,883
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
43%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
221
113,427 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Gloucester
- Gloucester HighHigh · 776 students
- Ralph B O'Maley MiddleMiddle · 619 students
- West ParishElementary · 382 students
- Beeman MemorialElementary · 292 students
- Plum Cove SchoolElementary · 217 students
- Gloucester PreSchoolElementary · 101 students
Other schools in Gloucester
- Gloucester HighHigh · 776 students
- Ralph B O'Maley MiddleMiddle · 619 students
- West ParishElementary · 382 students
- Beeman MemorialElementary · 292 students
- Plum Cove SchoolElementary · 217 students
- Gloucester PreSchoolElementary · 101 students
Nearby schools
- Gloucester PreSchool0.5 mi · 101
- Ralph B O'Maley Middle1.3 mi · 619
- Gloucester High1.4 mi · 776
- Beeman Memorial1.6 mi · 292
- Rockport Elementary2.9 mi · 264
- Rockport Middle3.0 mi · 173
Frequently asked questions
About East Veterans Elementary SchoolHow many students attend East Veterans Elementary School?
East Veterans Elementary School enrolls approximately 451 students in grades KG-05.
What grades does East Veterans Elementary School serve?
East Veterans Elementary School serves grades KG-05.
How many teachers does East Veterans Elementary School have?
East Veterans Elementary School employs 40 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.3:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at East Veterans Elementary School?
At East Veterans Elementary School, the student body is approximately 63% White, 26% Hispanic, 4% Black, 2% Asian, 6% Two or more.
Is East Veterans Elementary School public or private?
East Veterans Elementary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Gloucester.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.