Enrollment
382
Elementary
DISTRICT 428 · STATE 381
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SUDBURY·NCES 251134000507
General John Nixon Elementary
472 Concord Road, Sudbury, MA 01776 · (978) 443-1080 · Middlesex County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY41-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL382 STUDENTS
A
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 94% of Massachusetts public elementary schools
- ATest scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- ·Beats expectations Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
- B+Three-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Massachusetts public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
12.0:1
32 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.5:1 · STATE 12.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
Community
0
0 members
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 23 | 6% |
| Kindergarten | 59 | 15% |
| Grade 1 | 54 | 14% |
| Grade 2 | 61 | 16% |
| Grade 3 | 62 | 16% |
| Grade 4 | 48 | 13% |
| Grade 5 | 75 | 20% |
This year's kindergarten class (59) is 21% smaller than its 5th grade class (75).
Student demographics
45%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 46% · 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
General John Nixon Elementary→Ephraim Curtis Middle
Based on grade levels within Sudbury. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
QUIET COMMUNITY
Be the first to start a discussion at General John Nixon Elementary.
START A DISCUSSIONTest scores
MCAS 2024-25 . % Meeting or Exceeding ExpectationsEnglish Language Arts
75.0%
MA avg 43.8% . +3.0pp since 2016
Math
73.0%
MA avg 42.2% . -4.0pp since 2016
What this means: On the MCAS, Massachusetts's statewide test, about 75 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 73 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Massachusetts schools, those numbers are about 44 and 42. Reading and writing scores are up about 3 points since 2016, while math scores are down about 4 points.
MCAS results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 75.0% | 73.0% |
| 2023-24 | 68.0% | 71.0% |
| 2022-23 | 72.0% | 68.0% |
| 2021-22 | 70.0% | 71.0% |
| 2020-21 | 68.0% | 66.0% |
| 2018-19 | 77.0% | 75.0% |
| 2017-18 | 76.0% | 81.0% |
| 2016-17 | 72.0% | 77.0% |
% Meeting or Exceeding Expectations, all students and all tested grades.
Source: MCAS. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where General John Nixon Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Massachusetts | In Middlesex County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 73.0% | #61 of 920 ▲ 38 | #35 of 207 ▲ 12 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 75.0% | #34 of 920 ▲ 29 | #25 of 207 ▲ 11 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +3.5pp | #318 of 901 | #68 of 206 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 382 | #490 of 1,086 | #130 of 238 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.0:1 | #427 of 938 | #107 of 222 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 44.8% | #577 of 938 | #172 of 222 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +12.4% | #99 of 317 | #20 of 77 |
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.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
382
+83 (+28%) vs 2020
-11% since 2000-01, when it was 430
Student : Teacher
12.0:1
was 12.5:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 382 | 31.8 | 12.0:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 334 | 27.5 | 12.2:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 325 | 26.5 | 12.3:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 299 | 24 | 12.5:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 340 | 28.1 | 12.1:1 | N/A |
| 2015-16 | 377 | 28 | 13.5:1 | N/A |
| 2010-11 | 435 | 32 | 13.6:1 | 3% (15) |
| 2000-01 | 430 | N/A | N/A | 0% (2) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for General John Nixon Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students up 12% (340 to 382); teachers up 13% (28.1 to 31.8).
About General John Nixon Elementary
In Sudbury, Massachusetts, General John Nixon Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school. There are 382 students enrolled, covering pre-K through 5.
General John Nixon Elementary is one school in a 5-school district, Sudbury, which enrolls 2,529 students.
The student body at General John Nixon Elementary is 72% White. The rest of enrollment is 12% multiracial, 9% Asian, 4% Hispanic, and 2% Black. A diversity index of 45% means there is a 45% chance two randomly chosen students at General John Nixon Elementary are from different groups.
General John Nixon Elementary has a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.0:1, with 31.8 full-time-equivalent teachers. The average for elementary schools in Massachusetts is about 12.2:1.
General John Nixon Elementary holds an A allk12 Grade, placing it above 94% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Middlesex County is the school's county. There, the median household earns about $130,847 a year, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 60% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 5%. Public schools in Middlesex County number 386, with about 215,896 students.
General John Nixon Elementary's closest public school neighbor is Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High, about 0.5 miles away. Within five miles of General John Nixon Elementary, there are at least 8 other public schools.
General John Nixon Elementary falls in the Rural: Fringe locale category, used for schools in rural territory close to an urban area.
From 2020-21 to 2024-25, enrollment increased from 299 to 382, a 28% rise.
This community page is for conversations about athletics, class schedules, and weather closures. You can also rate the school on this page.
Middlesex County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
1,638,365
Census ACS
Median income
$130,847
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
60%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
386
215,896 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Sudbury
- Ephraim Curtis MiddleMiddle · 816 students
- Peter NoyesElementary · 508 students
- Israel Loring SchoolElementary · 426 students
- Josiah HaynesElementary · 397 students
Other schools in Sudbury
- Lincoln-Sudbury Regional HighHigh · 1,445 students
- Ephraim Curtis MiddleMiddle · 816 students
- Peter NoyesElementary · 508 students
- Israel Loring SchoolElementary · 426 students
- Josiah HaynesElementary · 397 students
Nearby schools
- Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High0.5 mi · 1,445
- Peter Noyes0.7 mi · 508
- Ephraim Curtis Middle1.7 mi · 816
- Josiah Haynes1.8 mi · 397
- Willard2.8 mi · 432
- Israel Loring School2.9 mi · 426
Frequently asked questions
About General John Nixon ElementaryHow large is General John Nixon Elementary?
General John Nixon Elementary enrolls approximately 382 students in grades PK-05.
What grades does General John Nixon Elementary serve?
General John Nixon Elementary serves grades PK-05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at General John Nixon Elementary?
The student-to-teacher ratio at General John Nixon Elementary is approximately 12.0:1 (32 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at General John Nixon Elementary?
At General John Nixon Elementary, the student body is approximately 72% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Black, 9% Asian, 12% Two or more.
What district is General John Nixon Elementary in?
General John Nixon Elementary is part of Sudbury.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.