1
Enrollment
410
Elementary
DISTRICT 373 · STATE 381
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ACTON-BOXBOROUGH·NCES 250171000009
Luther Conant School
80 Taylor Road, Acton, MA 01720 · (978) 266-2550 · Middlesex County
GRADES KG–06ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL410 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
12.4:1
33 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.0:1 · STATE 12.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
Community
5
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 58 | 14% |
| Grade 1 | 64 | 16% |
| Grade 2 | 41 | 10% |
| Grade 3 | 66 | 16% |
| Grade 4 | 39 | 10% |
| Grade 5 | 68 | 17% |
| Grade 6 | 74 | 18% |
This year's kindergarten class (58) is 22% smaller than its 6th grade class (74).
Student demographics
62%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 64% · 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 Acton-Boxborough. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
MCAS 2024-25 . % Meeting or Exceeding ExpectationsEnglish Language Arts
72.0%
MA avg 43.8% . -5.0pp since 2016
Math
69.0%
MA avg 42.2% . -10.0pp since 2016
What this means: On the MCAS, Massachusetts's statewide test, about 72 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 69 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Massachusetts schools, those numbers are about 44 and 42. Reading and writing scores are down about 5 points since 2016, while math scores are down about 10 points.
MCAS results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 72.0% | 69.0% |
| 2023-24 | 71.0% | 76.0% |
| 2022-23 | 79.0% | 74.0% |
| 2021-22 | 74.0% | 77.0% |
| 2020-21 | 78.0% | 75.0% |
| 2018-19 | 81.0% | 77.0% |
| 2017-18 | 80.0% | 79.0% |
| 2016-17 | 77.0% | 79.0% |
% Meeting or Exceeding Expectations, all students and all tested grades.
Source: MCAS. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Luther Conant School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Massachusetts | In Middlesex County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 69.0% | #94 of 920 ▼ 51 | #43 of 207 ▼ 17 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 72.0% | #46 of 920 ▼ 12 | #32 of 207 ▼ 8 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest drop first | -5.0pp | #160 of 901 | #35 of 206 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 410 | #417 of 1,086 | #107 of 238 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.4:1 | #496 of 938 | #120 of 222 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 62.3% | #236 of 938 | #84 of 222 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -7.2% | #403 of 602 | #87 of 141 |
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
410
+16 (+4%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
12.4:1
was 18.8:1
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 | 410 | 33 | 12.4:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 413 | 31.3 | 13.2:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 408 | 30 | 13.6:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 394 | 21 | 18.8:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 442 | 29.2 | 15.1:1 | N/A |
| 2015-16 | 434 | 27 | 16.1:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Luther Conant School.
Since 2017-18: students down 7% (442 to 410); teachers up 13% (29.2 to 33).
About Luther Conant School
Luther Conant School is a medium-sized elementary school in Acton, Massachusetts, under Acton-Boxborough. The school's enrollment of 410 students covers kindergarten through 6.
The district for Luther Conant School is Acton-Boxborough, with 9 schools and 5,055 students.
At 52%, Asian students outnumber all other groups at Luther Conant School combined. The remaining students are 30% White, 7% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, and 4% Black. Among people living in Middlesex County, the Asian share is about 14%. Luther Conant School has a diversity index of 62%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
Teachers at the school number 33 full-time equivalents, and the ratio is 12.4:1. Across elementary schools in Massachusetts, the average ratio is about 12.2:1.
Middlesex County census figures show that median household income is about $130,847, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 60% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 5%. A total of 386 public schools operate in Middlesex County, serving about 215,896 students.
Of nearby public schools, Merriam School is the closest, at about 0.9 miles. The count of other public schools within five miles is at least 8.
Locale data from NCES put Luther Conant School in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more (Suburb: Large).
Between 2020-21 and 2024-25, the student count grew from 394 to 410. From 2020-21 to 2024-25, the ratio fell from 18.8:1 to 12.4:1.
The discussion area below is open to posts about school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
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 Acton-Boxborough
- Acton-Boxborough Regional HighHigh · 1,622 students
- Raymond J Grey Junior HighMiddle · 824 students
- Blanchard Memorial SchoolElementary · 469 students
- McCarthy-Towne SchoolElementary · 431 students
- C.T. Douglas Elementary SchoolElementary · 408 students
- Merriam SchoolElementary · 395 students
Other schools in Acton
- Acton-Boxborough Regional HighHigh · 1,622 students
- Raymond J Grey Junior HighMiddle · 824 students
- McCarthy-Towne SchoolElementary · 431 students
- C.T. Douglas Elementary SchoolElementary · 408 students
- Merriam SchoolElementary · 395 students
- Paul P Gates Elementary SchoolElementary · 380 students
Nearby schools
- Merriam School0.9 mi · 395
- McCarthy-Towne School0.9 mi · 431
- Raymond J Grey Junior High1.1 mi · 824
- Acton-Boxborough Regional High1.2 mi · 1,622
- Paul P Gates Elementary School1.9 mi · 380
- C.T. Douglas Elementary School1.9 mi · 408
Frequently asked questions
About Luther Conant SchoolHow large is Luther Conant School?
Luther Conant School enrolls approximately 410 students in grades KG-06.
Is Luther Conant School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Luther Conant School is an elementary school covering grades KG-06.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Luther Conant School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Luther Conant School is approximately 12.4:1 (33 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at Luther Conant School?
Student demographics at Luther Conant School are roughly 30% White, 7% Hispanic, 4% Black, 52% Asian, 6% Two or more.
Who oversees Luther Conant School?
Luther Conant School is overseen by Acton-Boxborough in Middlesex County.
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