Sprague Elementary School

401 School Street
Wellesley, MA 02482
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 10%
Serving 293 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sprague Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 293 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Top 10% in MA
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sprague Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

School Overview

Sprague Elementary School's student population of 293 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
293 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Wed. Aug 27, 2025
Last Day of School
Wed. Jun 24, 2026

School Rankings

Sprague Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sprague Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
#124 out of 1626 schools
(Top 10%)
75-79%
42%
65-69%
44%
65-69%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
20%
7%
Hispanic
10%
25%
Black
3%
10%
White
53%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.66
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sprague Elementary School's ranking?
Sprague Elementary School is ranked #124 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Sprague Elementary School often compared to?
Sprague Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hunnewell, John D Hardy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Sprague Elementary School?
293 students attend Sprague Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Sprague Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sprague Elementary School?
Sprague Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sprague Elementary School offer ?
Sprague Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sprague Elementary School part of?
Sprague Elementary School is part of Wellesley School District.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 293 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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