William F. Stanley Elementary School serves 381 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
William F. Stanley Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 381 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
William F. Stanley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
William F. Stanley Elementary School's student population of 381 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
381 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
William F. Stanley Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of William F. Stanley Elementary School is 0.67, which is more 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
#1048 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
7%
Hispanic
46%
23%
Black
11%
10%
White
33%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William F. Stanley Elementary School's ranking?
William F. Stanley Elementary School is ranked #1048 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend William F. Stanley Elementary School?
381 students attend William F. Stanley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of William F. Stanley Elementary School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William F. Stanley Elementary School?
William F. Stanley Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does William F. Stanley Elementary School offer ?
William F. Stanley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is William F. Stanley Elementary School part of?
William F. Stanley Elementary School is part of Waltham School District.
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