School district or education agency · NCES 2505500

Groton-Dunstable

Groton, MA

District overview See comparisons

Students2,305

Student membership reported by NCES for 2023–24.

Schools5

operational schools · 2023–24

Students2,305

students in linked records

Latest attendance year2022–23

federal comparable series

Latest finance record$21,526

per student

District, state and country

How does this district compare?

State and national figures use the same measure and reporting period. They are weighted by students or staffing whenever the source provides a denominator.

MeasureDistrictMAUnited States

Academic standing2025

74th percentile55th percentile45th percentile

This district is 19 percentile points higher than the state figure and 29 percentile points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students chronically absent2022–23

9.9%22.8%27.8%

This district is 12.9 percentage points lower than the state figure and 17.9 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Revenue per studentFY 2023

$24,302$24,997$19,509

This district is $695 per student lower than the state figure and $4,793 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Spending per studentFY 2023

$21,526$22,954$15,859

This district is $1,428 per student lower than the state figure and $5,667 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Capital outlay per studentFY 2023

$94$1,661$1,964

This district is $1,567 per student lower than the state figure and $1,870 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Equipment spending per studentFY 2023

$94$103$336

This district is $9 per student lower than the state figure and $242 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Special-education spending per studentFY 2023

$4,453$4,157$1,793

This district is $296 per student higher than the state figure and $2,660 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Salaries per studentFY 2023

$12,004$13,633$8,742

This district is $1,629 per student lower than the state figure and $3,262 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Benefits per studentFY 2023

$6,081$5,688$3,769

This district is $393 per student higher than the state figure and $2,312 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Debt outstanding per studentFY 2023

$637$8,192$11,715

This district is $7,555 per student lower than the state figure and $11,078 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Debt retired per studentFY 2023

$236$467$869

This district is $231 per student lower than the state figure and $633 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Students per teacher2023–24

12:112:115:1

This district is about the same as the state figure and 3.0 students per teacher lower than the U.S. figure.

Students per counselor2023–24

231:1339:1376:1

This district is 108 students per counselor lower than the state figure and 145 students per counselor lower than the U.S. figure.

District staff per 1,000 students2023–24

150.8161.4138.9

This district is 10.6 staff per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 11.9 staff per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

Instructional aides per 1,000 students2023–24

30.830.918.5

This district is 0.1 aides per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 12.3 aides per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

School psychologists per 1,000 students2023–24

1.31.50.9

This district is 0.2 psychologists per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 0.4 psychologists per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

Regular diplomas among completers2023–24

100.0%98.1%99.0%

This district is 1.9 percentage points higher than the state figure and 1.0 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–122023–24

0.0%2.2%2.6%

This district is 2.2 percentage points lower than the state figure and 2.6 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Pre-K students as a share of enrollment2023–24

3.3%3.5%2.9%

This district is 0.2 percentage points lower than the state figure and 0.4 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students learning English2021–22 · reporting schools

1.2%11.1%12.0%

This district is 9.9 percentage points lower than the state figure and 10.8 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · reporting schools

15.0%17.8%14.0%

This district is 2.9 percentage points lower than the state figure and 1.0 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · reporting schools

6.1%5.0%3.9%

This district is 1.1 percentage points higher than the state figure and 2.1 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Teachers reported as certified2021–22 · reporting schools

100.0%93.7%95.8%

This district is 6.3 percentage points higher than the state figure and 4.2 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment change2021–22 to 2023–24

-0.4%+0.5%+0.5%

This district is 0.9 percentage points lower than the state figure and 0.9 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students without disabilities2021–22 · matched enrollment

0.7%2.7%4.5%

This district is 2.0 percentage points lower than the state figure and 3.8 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · matched enrollment

4.5%7.1%9.0%

This district is 2.6 percentage points lower than the state figure and 4.5 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · matched enrollment

1.5%4.3%6.7%

This district is 2.8 percentage points lower than the state figure and 5.2 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students enrolled in district distance education2021–22 · matched enrollment

2.6%2.9%5.1%

This district is 0.3 percentage points lower than the state figure and 2.5 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

School-age children in poverty2024 Census estimate

2.1%10.4%14.4%

This district is 8.3 percentage points lower than the state figure and 12.3 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment · 2023–24

Who attends this district?

Pre-K75 students

3.3%

Kindergarten–grade 51,015 students

44.0%

Grades 6–8526 students

22.8%

Grades 9–12684 students

29.7%

See enrollment for every grade

Pre-Kindergarten75

Kindergarten146

Grade 1156

Grade 2177

Grade 3170

Grade 4179

Grade 5187

Grade 6182

Grade 7188

Grade 8156

Grade 9179

Grade 10166

Grade 11164

Grade 12175

Students by race and ethnicity

White1,891 (82.0%)

Asian183 (7.9%)

Hispanic/Latino92 (4.0%)

Two or more races84 (3.6%)

Black or African American43 (1.9%)

American Indian or Alaska Native6 (0.3%)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander3 (0.1%)

Final NCES Common Core of Data membership file, 2023–24. Suppressed or missing cells are not estimated.

Early learning · 2023–24

How much public pre-K is reported?

75Students enrolled in pre-K

5Pre-K teachers, full-time equivalent

15.0:1Reported pre-K students per pre-K teacher

Pre-K students as a share of district enrollment

District3.3%

MA3.5%

United States2.9%

Final NCES Common Core of Data membership and staff files, 2023–24. Enrollment shows children attending district-run public pre-K. It does not show open seats, waitlists, private providers, program hours, eligibility or the cost to families.

Current staffing · 2023–24

How many staff members support students?

347.5All district staff, full-time equivalent

184.7Teachers, full-time equivalent

10School counselors, full-time equivalent

3School psychologists, full-time equivalent

71Instructional aides, full-time equivalent

2Librarians and media specialists, full-time equivalent

16School administrators, full-time equivalent

25.6Student support staff, full-time equivalent

See detailed staffing

Pre-K teachers5 FTE

Kindergarten teachers9.1 FTE

Elementary teachers122.5 FTE

Secondary teachers48.1 FTE

Elementary school counselors6 FTE

Secondary school counselors4 FTE

Instructional coordinators2 FTE

District administrators8 FTE

District administrative support7.9 FTE

School administrative support8.3 FTE

Library and media support5 FTE

Other support staff4 FTE

Final NCES Common Core of Data staff file, 2023–24. These are full-time-equivalent positions, not employee headcounts, vacancies or caseloads.

High-school outcomes · 2023–24

How many students completed school or dropped out?

172Total completers

172Regular diplomas

0Reported dropouts, grades 9–12

Regular diplomas among completers

District100.0%

MA98.1%

United States99.0%

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–12

District0.0%

MA2.2%

United States2.6%

Final NCES Common Core of Data completer and dropout files, 2023–24. The dropout rate divides the reported annual grades 9–12 dropout count by complete grades 9–12 enrollment. It is not a cohort graduation rate. The diploma share describes credentials among completers and should not be read as a graduation rate.

Graduation · 2022–23

How many students graduated within four years?

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Learning support · 2021–22 federal snapshot

How many students may need specialized support?

Counts and shares use only schools with a usable value for that measure. The reporting-school denominator prevents missing schools from being counted as zero.

1.2%Students learning English27 students · 4 of 4 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District1.2%

MA11.1%

U.S.12.0%

15.0%Students receiving IDEA special-education services336 students · 4 of 4 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District15.0%

MA17.8%

U.S.14.0%

6.1%Students with Section 504 plans136 students · 4 of 4 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District6.1%

MA5.0%

U.S.3.9%

0.2%English learners also receiving IDEA services5 students · 4 of 4 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District0.2%

MA2.3%

U.S.1.7%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Public-use counts are privacy-protected. These figures describe the reporting year, not current enrollment, diagnoses, service quality or unmet need.

Teacher quality and early learning · 2021–22

What did the district report about teachers and preschool?

100.0%Teachers reported as certified

69Children ages 3–5 in district preschool

Teacher certification comparison

District100.0%

MA93.7%

United States95.8%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Certification status is district-reported and may not match current staffing. Preschool counts cover the federal reporting year and are not a measure of available seats.

Community context · 2024

How many school-age children live in poverty?

This Census estimate provides context about families in the district. It does not measure school quality or describe every student enrolled in the district.

2,918children ages 5 to 17

61estimated to live in families below the poverty line

2.1%about 1 in 48 school-age children

District2.1%

MA10.4%

United States14.4%

U.S. Census Bureau Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, 2024. The estimate covers related children ages 5 to 17 in families in poverty and uses 2024–25 district boundaries.

District geography · 2024–25

What area does this district cover?

NCES publishes a geographic boundary for traditional school districts. Charter agencies and some special-purpose agencies may not have one.

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Source: NCES EDGE School District Boundaries, school year 2024–25.

Comparable districts

Districts serving a similar student population

These peers are matched using enrollment and available student population measures. Districts in MA receive geographic preference, but a closer national match may appear when it is more comparable. Open any profile for a full comparison.

North ReadingNorth Reading, MA2,317 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Greater Lowell Regional Vocational TechnicalTyngsborough, MA2,314 studentsSimilar enrollment, English-learner enrollment, special-education enrollment · View profile →Ashburnham-WestminsterAshburnham, MA2,264 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →StonehamStoneham, MA2,289 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →PembrokePembroke, MA2,417 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →

Academic results · 2025

How do results differ among student groups?

Asian students197 assessments

89 out of 100

Students not economically disadvantaged1,921 assessments

76 out of 100

Fem1,045 assessments

75 out of 100

Mal1,144 assessments

73 out of 100

White students1,751 assessments

72 out of 100

Economically disadvantaged students219 assessments

48 out of 100

A score of 50 marks the national 2019 midpoint. Higher numbers indicate stronger results on the comparable Stanford research scale. This is not a state proficiency rate.

District makeup

What kinds of schools are in the district?

1Prekindergarten schools

2Elementary schools

1High schools

1Middle schools

1Suburb setting

4Rural setting

School levels, settings and types use the NCES 2021–22 directory matched to the federal civil-rights collection.

District finances

How is the district funded, and how does it spend?

Sources of funds

Where the money comes from

Share of district revenue supplied by each level of government.

5.3%Federal

31.9%State

62.8%Local

Uses of funds

Where the money goes

Annual spending for each enrolled student.

$21,526Total current spending per student

$12,799Instruction per student

$8,150Support services per student

Revenue by source: percentages and dollars

$3MFederal revenue5.3% of total revenue

$18.4MState revenue31.9% of total revenue

$36.2MLocal revenue62.8% of total revenue

How operating money was used

$12,799Instructionper student

$8,150Student and instructional supportper student

$4,453Special educationper student

$1,659Building operations and maintenanceper student

$821Student transportationper student

$574Food servicesper student

$63Technologyper student

People costs

$28.5MSalaries$12,004 per student

$14.4MEmployee benefits$6,081 per student

Equipment, buildings and debt

$222KEquipmentFY 2023

$222KCapital outlay$94 per student

$0Constructionincluded in capital outlay

$1.5MDebt outstanding at year end$637 per student

$0New debt issuedFY 2023

$560KDebt principal retiredFY 2023

$60KInterest paid on debtFY 2023

Selected federal program revenue

$80KTitle I$34 per student

$935KIDEA special education$394 per student

$963KChild nutrition$406 per student

What changed since FY 2022

Operating spending per student

FY 2022$20,913

FY 2023$21,526

Capital spending per student

FY 2022$283

FY 2023$94

Debt outstanding per student

FY 2022$0

FY 2023$637

Revenue shares and spending categories answer different questions and should not be added together. Source: NCES F-33 district finance, FY 2023.

Attendance

How has chronic absence changed?

2020–215.5%

123 of 2,225 students

2021–2212.4%

279 of 2,246 students

2022–239.9%

224 of 2,257 students

Specialized support and security · 2021–22

What specialized roles were reported?

2.2Sworn law-enforcement officer FTE5 reporting schools

8Security staff FTE5 reporting schools

Staffing is reported as full-time equivalents in the 2021–22 CRDC collection.

Learning opportunities

What do district schools offer?

Algebra I1 reporting schools

Calculus1 reporting schools

Biology1 reporting schools

Chemistry1 reporting schools

Physics1 reporting schools

Computer science1 reporting schools

Advanced Placement1 reporting schools

Dual enrollment1 reporting schools

Gifted programs5 reporting schools

International Baccalaureate1 reporting schools

Athletics1 reporting schools

Shares use only schools for which the program was applicable and reported. A districtwide percentage does not guarantee availability at every grade or campus. Source: 2021–22 CRDC.

Safety and discipline

What was reported across district schools?

28Out-of-school suspensions4 reporting schoolsSee schools →27In-school suspensions4 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Law-enforcement referrals4 reporting schoolsSee schools →0School-related arrests4 reporting schoolsSee schools →

Counts are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Open a measure to see the schools behind the district total.

Technology and safety · 2021–22

What access and incident data is available?

100%Schools reporting Wi-Fi5 reporting schools

100%Schools reporting fiber5 reporting schools

1Student devices reported5 reporting schools

0Weapon-possession reports5 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Threats involving a weapon5 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Threats without a weapon5 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Attacks involving a weapon5 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Attacks without a weapon5 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Firearm incidents5 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Robberies without a weapon5 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Robberies involving a weapon5 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Homicide incidents5 reporting schoolsSee schools →

Technology and incident figures are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Device counts describe the reporting year, not current inventory.

Six questions parents ask

What the available data says

Each answer shows its reporting year and opens a deeper comparison. Missing and suppressed results are never shown as zero.

Are students making academic progress?5 years of resultsLatest research estimate: 2025Explore and compare →Are students missing too much school?9.9% chronically absent2022–23 · 2,257 students measuredExplore and compare →Is the district improving?Declined overallCompare the earliest and latest available yearsExplore and compare →Where are student-group gaps largest?6 student groups2025 research estimatesExplore and compare →How much does the district spend?$21,526current spending per studentExplore and compare →Does the district have enough support staff?231:1 counselor ratioStudents per counselor in the 2023–24 federal staffing fileExplore and compare →

Data status

8 of 8 national data layers are matched to this NCES district ID. Identity and school counts use NCES records. Academic estimates use SEDA, attendance uses EDFacts, finance uses NCES F-33, staffing and enrollment use 2023–24 NCES CCD where available, teacher certification, preschool and policy fields use the 2021–22 CRDC, and community poverty context uses Census SAIPE. Four-year graduation rates use 2022–23 EDFacts. Every detailed view preserves its reporting year.

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