#643 of 1,009 elementary schools in Massachusetts
#23084 of 50,301 nationally
About Balch
Balch is a public elementary located in Norwood, in the Norwood school district of Massachusetts, United States. It caters for Grades 1–5. In 2025 it enrolled 303 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 52.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 643rd of 1,009 ranked elementary schools in Massachusetts. Its strongest component is students per teacher (92th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (37th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 303.
There are 9 schools in Norwood; Balch ranks 8th of 8 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)47%
- Reading proficiency (30%)42%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)10.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Balch by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 10.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Balch
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Dr. Philip O. Coakley Middle School
Norwood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
807 students · 657 m away
F A Cleveland
Norwood · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
339 students · 1.4 km away
Norwood High
Norwood · Public high · Grades 9–12
966 students · 1.8 km away
Charles J Prescott
Norwood · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
267 students · 2.0 km away
George F. Willett
Norwood · Public elementary · Grades K–K
256 students · 2.3 km away
Cornelius M Callahan
Norwood · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
247 students · 2.4 km away
Little Mustangs Preschool Academy (LMPA)
Norwood · Public other · Grades PK–PK
129 students · 2.5 km away
John P Oldham
Norwood · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
261 students · 3.0 km away
Fisher
Walpole · Public elementary · Grades K–5
463 students · 3.5 km away
Martha Jones
Westwood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
275 students · 3.5 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Massachusetts with a comparable Enrollment.
East Falmouth Elementary
East Falmouth · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
303 students
North Falmouth Elementary
North Falmouth · Public elementary · Grades K–4
303 students
E Ethel Little School
North Reading · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
303 students
Hubbardston Center
Hubbardston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
304 students
Manchester Memorial Elementary
Manchester · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
304 students
Benjamin J Phelps
Agawam · Public elementary · Grades K–4
304 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Balch a good school?
Balch has a Success Index (US) of 52.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #643 of 1,009 in Massachusetts. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Balch rank in Massachusetts?
Balch ranks #643 of 1,009 elementary schools in Massachusetts and #23084 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Balch?
Balch had 303 students in 2025.
Is Balch a elementary school or a high school?
Balch is classified as a elementary covering Grades 1–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Balch?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Balch; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.