Among the many ethnicities represented in Nantucket County’s student body, the most prevalent ethnicity enrolled in the 2024-25 school year was Hispanic, according to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
Of the 1,719 students attending classes within Nantucket County school district, 44.2% were Hispanic. White students made up the second largest ethnic group among Nantucket County’s school district, making up 39.7% of the student body.
In the previous school year, Hispanic students were also the most common ethnicity in Nantucket County school district, representing 43.4% of the student body.
The Nantucket County student population comprised Black, Asian, Hispanic, white, Native American, and multiracial.
In the 2024-25 school year, the total number of students in the county increased 2.1% compared to the previous year.
Massachusetts spends more money on K-12 education per pupil than most other states, ranking fifth in the nation, according to a 2023 report. The state allocates $22,913 per pupil, totaling $21.1 billion annually.
Taxpayers provide a significant portion of their income towards education, with state funding accounting for $9,210 per pupil and local funding providing $11,830 per pupil. The federal government contributes a relatively small amount.
| District | Most Prevalent Ethnicity | Percent of Total Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nantucket Public Schools | Hispanic | 44.2% | 1,719 |
