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C.T. Douglas Elementary School

Summary:

C.T. Douglas Elementary School is a public K-6 school in Acton, MA, part of the highly-ranked Acton-Boxborough school district. With 377 students, the school boasts a diverse student population and strong academic performance, ranking in the top 25% of Massachusetts elementary schools.

Academically, C.T. Douglas shines, with 56.94% of students proficient or better in ELA and 58.33% in Math, outperforming the state averages. The school also demonstrates strength across student subgroups, ranking highly for male students and special education students in ELA. At $16,802 per student, C.T. Douglas invests heavily in resources and programming to support its students.

While C.T. Douglas performs well overall, it faces competition from other top-tier elementary schools in the Acton-Boxborough district, such as Paul P. Gates Elementary and Blanchard Memorial School, which have even higher proficiency rates. Additionally, the school's ranking within Massachusetts has fluctuated in recent years, suggesting potential areas for improvement. However, C.T. Douglas remains a strong choice for families seeking a quality elementary education in the Acton area.


Detail:

Public K-6

 73 Spruce Street
       Acton, MA  01720

(978) 266-2560

District: Acton-Boxborough

SchoolDigger Rank:
224th of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,802 Help


Students who attend C.T. Douglas Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Raymond J Grey Junior High
High:    Acton-Boxborough Regional High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.2 Help
Number of students:  407

Racial breakdown:

White:
62.4%
Asian:
14.5%
Hispanic:
11.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  6.7% Help


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Compare Details C.T. Douglas Elementary School ranks better than 75.5% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. It also ranks 5th among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Acton-Boxborough School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.84. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (62.4%), Asian (14.5%), Hispanic (11.3%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at C.T. Douglas Elementary School is 13.2. 5 elementary schools in the Acton-Boxborough School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at C.T. Douglas Elementary School is $16,802. 3 elementary schools in the Acton-Boxborough School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

C.T. Douglas Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks C.T. Douglas Elementary School 224th of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See C.T. Douglas Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Acton-Boxborough:

SchoolDigger ranks Acton-Boxborough 34th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for C.T. Douglas Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at C.T. Douglas Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 75.88 214th 938 77.2%
2018 82.08 148th 934 84.2%
2019 68.33 299th 942 68.3%
2021 77.58 206th 936 78.0%
2022 78.22 198th 932 78.8%
2023 73.96 245th 928 73.6%
2024 76.84 224th 916 75.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at C.T. Douglas Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.98 122nd 886 86.2%
2019 58.80 314th 896 65.0%
2021 57.07 328th 894 63.3%
2022 53.93 375th 905 58.6%
2024 61.56 210th 731 71.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at C.T. Douglas Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 59.07 259th 760 65.9%
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Rank History for Female students at C.T. Douglas Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.82 259th 893 71.0%
2019 58.32 381st 902 57.8%
2021 73.00 229th 898 74.5%
2022 74.98 214th 901 76.2%
2023 72.96 240th 887 72.9%
2024 71.18 250th 886 71.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at C.T. Douglas Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.75 124th 656 81.1%
2019 54.70 242nd 665 63.6%
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Rank History for Male students at C.T. Douglas Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.77 119th 898 86.7%
2019 74.12 225th 907 75.2%
2021 78.83 180th 904 80.1%
2022 77.98 169th 908 81.4%
2023 72.74 240th 896 73.2%
2024 79.86 165th 891 81.5%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at C.T. Douglas Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 73.19 251st 925 72.9%
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Rank History for Tested Remotely students at C.T. Douglas Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 91.43 36th 399 91.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at C.T. Douglas Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.65 39th 154 74.7%
2019 71.37 45th 155 71.0%
2021 50.69 91st 141 35.5%
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Rank History for White students at C.T. Douglas Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.14 226th 772 70.7%
2019 42.49 486th 780 37.7%
2021 62.21 270th 765 64.7%
2022 60.82 284th 764 62.8%
2023 57.03 321st 762 57.9%
2024 60.15 291st 753 61.4%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for C.T. Douglas Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2015 315 5 112 10 1 0 37 0 480
2016 319 1 105 15 1 0 35 0 476
2017 300 1 111 15 1 0 28 0 456
2018 286 2 93 13 1 2 30 0 427
2019 273 6 83 9 1 2 31 0 405
2020 257 9 76 18 1 1 31 0 393
2021 252 11 59 23 0 1 31 1 378
2022 248 12 56 34 0 0 31 1 382
2023 240 8 60 39 0 0 30 0 377
2024 254 10 59 46 0 0 38 0 407

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at C.T. Douglas Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 480 n/a n/a 6.7
2016 476 29.0 16.4 n/a
2017 456 28.0 16.2 n/a
2018 427 26.6 16.0 n/a
2019 405 25.5 15.8 n/a
2020 393 24.9 15.7 n/a
2021 378 26.3 14.3 n/a
2022 382 28.0 13.6 n/a
2023 377 28.9 13.0 n/a
2024 407 30.6 13.2 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio C.T. Douglas Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 480 n/a n/a 6.7
2016 476 29.0 16.4 n/a
2017 456 28.0 16.2 n/a
2018 427 26.6 16.0 n/a
2019 405 25.5 15.8 n/a
2020 393 24.9 15.7 n/a
2021 378 26.3 14.3 n/a
2022 382 28.0 13.6 n/a
2023 377 28.9 13.0 n/a
2024 407 30.6 13.2 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for C.T. Douglas Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $132 (0.9%) $14,222 (99.1%) $14,354
2020 $766 (2.4%) $30,637 (97.6%) $31,403
2021 $982 (5.8%) $15,821 (94.2%) $16,802

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on C.T. Douglas Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 299th of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 245th of 928 Elementary schools
 5.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (C.T. Douglas Elementary School)7668.3
 7.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Acton-Boxborough)7964.4
 14.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (C.T. Douglas Elementary School)4652.4
 6.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Acton-Boxborough)6453.7
 10.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (C.T. Douglas Elementary School)8153.3
 27.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Acton-Boxborough)7060.6
 9.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (C.T. Douglas Elementary School)6043.2
 16.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Acton-Boxborough)6663.4
 2.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (C.T. Douglas Elementary School)5653.3
 2.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Acton-Boxborough)6767.7
 0.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (C.T. Douglas Elementary School)5144.4
 6.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Acton-Boxborough)6463.2
 0.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (C.T. Douglas Elementary School)5446.7
 7.3%
   5th Grade Science (Acton-Boxborough)6569.1
 4.1%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (C.T. Douglas Elementary School)6274.4
 12.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Acton-Boxborough)7367.9
 5.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5442.3
 11.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (C.T. Douglas Elementary School)6979.1
 10.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Acton-Boxborough)7673.7
 2.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)5141
 10%
All Grades English Language Arts (C.T. Douglas Elementary School)6862.8
 5.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Acton-Boxborough)7467.1
 6.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (C.T. Douglas Elementary School)5654.4
 1.6%
   All Grades Mathematics (Acton-Boxborough)7268.7
 3.3%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (C.T. Douglas Elementary School)5446.7
 7.3%
   All Grades Science (Acton-Boxborough)7270.9
 1.1%
   All Grades Science (Massachusetts)4741.2
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students405377
 6.9%
African American68
 33.3%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian8360
 27.7%
Hispanic939
 333.3%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White273240
 12.1%
Two or More Races3130
 3.2%

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Students at C.T. Douglas Elementary School are 62% White, 14% Asian, 11% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Students who attend C.T. Douglas Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Raymond J Grey Junior High
High : Acton-Boxborough Regional High

In the 2023-24 school year, 407 students attended C.T. Douglas Elementary School.

C.T. Douglas Elementary School ranks 224th of 916 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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