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Sprague Elementary School

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Wellesley, MA 02482

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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 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).

The percentage of students achieving is 70-74% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving 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 Stats (2025)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 293 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 47%
: Top 10% in MA
: 70-74% (Top 10%)
: 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.

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2010

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Sprague Elementary School
Kind	55
1	43
2	43
3	39
4	54
5	59

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Total Students

293 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	Sprague Elementary School
2023	287
2022	303
2021	316
2020	366
2019	366
2018	392
2017	392
2016	397
2015	398
2014	397
2013	395
2012	402
2011	400
2010	427
2009	423
2008	395
2007	394
2006	375
2005	351
2004	333
2003	333

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

27 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2005-2023)
Year	Sprague Elementary School
2023	25
2022	28
2021	28
2020	29
2019	29
2018	24
2017	24
2016	27
2015	25
2014	26
2013	26
2012	25
2011	25
2010	27
2009	27
2008	25
2007	29
2006	26
2005	28

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School Rankings

Sprague Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The 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)

#152 out of 1631 schools
(Top 10%)

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Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	Sprague Elementary School
2022	#152
2021	#217
2019	#82
2018	#306
2017	#488
2016	#442
2015	#352
2014	#269
2013	#301
2012	#322
2011	#391

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70-74%

41%

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Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	Sprague Elementary School	Massachusetts	Wellesley School District
2022	72%	41%	73%
2021	62%	37%	66%
2019	77%	51%	77%
2018	72%	52%	78%
2017	62%	53%	75%
2016	81%	64%	82%
2015	80%	61%	83%
2014	83%	61%	82%
2013	82%	61%	81%
2012	79%	59%	78%
2011	73%	59%	76%

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65-69%

44%

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Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	Sprague Elementary School	Massachusetts	Wellesley School District
2022	67%	44%	73%
2021	72%	49%	77%
2019	82%	54%	80%
2018	77%	56%	78%
2017	67%	54%	79%
2016	79%	71%	89%
2015	83%	69%	89%
2014	84%	69%	89%
2013	82%	69%	88%
2012	83%	69%	89%
2011	83%	70%	88%

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65-69%

44%

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Science Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2021-2022)
Year	Sprague Elementary School	Massachusetts	Wellesley School District
2022	67%	44%	71%
2021	74%	42%	69%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

11:1

12:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2005-2023)
Year	Sprague Elementary School	Massachusetts	Wellesley School District
2023	11:1	12:1	11:1
2022	11:1	12:1	11:1
2021	11:1	12:1	11:1
2020	13:1	13:1	13:1
2019	13:1	13:1	13:1
2018	16:1	13:1	13:1
2017	16:1	13:1	13:1
2016	15:1	13:1	14:1
2015	16:1	13:1	13:1
2014	15:1	14:1	13:1
2013	15:1	14:1	13:1
2012	16:1	14:1	14:1
2011	16:1	14:1	14:1
2010	16:1	14:1	13:1
2009	16:1	14:1	14:1
2008	16:1	14:1	14:1
2007	14:1	13:1	13:1
2006	14:1	13:1	14:1
2005	13:1	14:1	13:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

20%

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	Sprague Elementary School	Massachusetts	Wellesley School District
2023	22%	7%	17%
2022	21%	7%	16%
2021	20%	7%	16%
2020	19%	7%	14%
2019	19%	7%	14%
2018	14%	8%	14%
2017	14%	8%	14%
2016	12%	6%	12%
2015	10%	6%	12%
2014	8%	6%	10%
2013	8%	6%	10%
2012	10%	6%	9%
2011	10%	7%	9%
2010	9%	6%	8%
2009	10%	6%	8%
2008	13%	6%	9%
2007	10%	6%	8%
2006	9%	6%	6%
2005	12%	5%	7%
2004	12%	5%	7%
2003	10%	5%	7%

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Hispanic

10%

25%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	Sprague Elementary School	Massachusetts	Wellesley School District
2023	8%	24%	6%
2022	6%	23%	6%
2021	6%	22%	5%
2020	4%	21%	5%
2019	4%	21%	5%
2018	5%	19%	4%
2017	5%	19%	4%
2016	5%	19%	5%
2015	5%	18%	4%
2014	6%	17%	5%
2013	7%	16%	5%
2012	6%	16%	5%
2011	6%	15%	5%
2010	3%	15%	4%
2009	4%	14%	4%
2008	5%	15%	5%
2007	4%	14%	5%
2006	4%	13%	3%
2005	1%	12%	2%
2004	2%	12%	2%
2003	2%	11%	2%

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Black

10%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	Sprague Elementary School	Massachusetts	Wellesley School District
2023	3%	10%	4%
2022	2%	10%	4%
2021	3%	10%	4%
2020	3%	9%	4%
2019	3%	9%	4%
2018	3%	9%	4%
2017	3%	9%	4%
2016	4%	9%	4%
2015	6%	9%	4%
2014	5%	9%	5%
2013	4%	9%	4%
2012	4%	8%	4%
2011	4%	8%	4%
2010	3%	8%	4%
2009	3%	8%	4%
2008	5%	8%	5%
2007	6%	8%	4%
2006	4%	8%	4%
2005	5%	9%	4%
2004	5%	9%	4%
2003	4%	9%	4%

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White

53%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	Sprague Elementary School	Massachusetts	Wellesley School District
2023	54%	54%	65%
2022	56%	56%	67%
2021	57%	57%	68%
2020	62%	59%	70%
2019	62%	59%	70%
2018	67%	61%	72%
2017	67%	61%	72%
2016	68%	63%	74%
2015	70%	64%	75%
2014	74%	65%	76%
2013	76%	66%	77%
2012	75%	67%	78%
2011	76%	68%	79%
2010	82%	69%	82%
2009	79%	70%	82%
2008	77%	71%	81%
2007	80%	72%	83%
2006	83%	73%	87%
2005	82%	74%	87%
2004	81%	74%	87%
2003	84%	75%	87%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

14%

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Sprague Elementary School	Massachusetts	Wellesley School District
2023	13%	5%	8%
2022	15%	4%	7%
2021	14%	4%	7%
2020	12%	4%	7%
2019	12%	4%	7%
2018	11%	3%	6%
2017	11%	3%	6%
2016	11%	3%	5%
2015	9%	3%	5%
2014	7%	3%	4%
2013	4%	3%	4%
2012	5%	3%	4%
2011	3%	2%	3%
2010	3%	2%	2%
2009	4%	2%	2%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.66

0.65

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	Sprague Elementary School	Massachusetts	Wellesley School District
2023	0.64	0.64	0.54
2022	0.62	0.62	0.52
2021	0.62	0.62	0.51
2020	0.57	0.60	0.48
2019	0.57	0.60	0.48
2018	0.52	0.58	0.46
2017	0.52	0.58	0.46
2016	0.51	0.56	0.44
2015	0.49	0.55	0.43
2014	0.44	0.54	0.40
2013	0.41	0.53	0.39
2012	0.43	0.52	0.38
2011	0.42	0.51	0.36
2010	0.32	0.50	0.33
2009	0.37	0.51	0.33
2008	0.41	0.47	0.32
2007	0.37	0.46	0.30
2006	0.32	0.45	0.23
2005	0.31	0.43	0.24
2004	0.32	0.43	0.24
2003	0.29	0.42	0.24

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Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

35%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2005-2023)
Year	Sprague Elementary School	Massachusetts	Wellesley School District
2023	7%	35%	7%
2022	7%	35%	6%
2021	7%	36%	6%
2020	6%	35%	5%
2019	6%	35%	5%
2015	5%	36%	5%
2014	4%	34%	5%
2013	5%	32%	5%
2012	3%	30%	4%
2011	3%	29%	4%
2010	2%	27%	3%
2009	4%	25%	3%
2008	3%	24%	3%
2007	3%	23%	3%
2005	1%	23%	2%

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Eligible for

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2005-2023)
Year	Sprague Elementary School	Massachusetts	Wellesley School District
2023	2%	4%	1%
2022	2%	4%	1%
2021	2%	4%	1%
2020	2%	4%	1%
2019	2%	4%	1%
2015	1%	4%
2011	1%	5%
2010	1%	6%	1%
2008	1%	5%	1%
2007	2%	5%	1%
2005	3%	5%	1%

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School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Wellesley School District

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 #152 out of 1,631 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?

70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% 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 Stats (2025)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 293 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 47%
: Top 10%
: 70-74% (Top 10%)
: 65-69% (Top 20%)
: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education