Serving 431 students in grades Kindergarten-5, John Eliot ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 431 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Eliot ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
John Eliot's student population of 431 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 34% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
431 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John Eliot ranks within the top 20% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Eliot is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#318 out of 1644 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
19%
7%
Hispanic
7%
23%
Black
7%
10%
White
61%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Eliot's ranking?
John Eliot is ranked #318 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are John Eliot often compared to?
John Eliotis often viewed alongside schools like Sunita L. Williams Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend John Eliot?
431 students attend John Eliot.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of John Eliot students are White, 19% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Eliot?
John Eliot has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does John Eliot offer ?
John Eliot offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is John Eliot part of?
John Eliot is part of Needham School District.
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