Benjamin J Phelps
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Agawam, Massachusetts 01001 · Agawam
#511 of 1,009 elementary schools in Massachusetts
#17402 of 50,301 nationally
About Benjamin J Phelps
Benjamin J Phelps is a public elementary located in Agawam, in the Agawam school district of Massachusetts, United States. It caters for Grades K–4. In 2025 it enrolled 304 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 61.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 511th of 1,009 ranked elementary schools in Massachusetts. Its strongest component is math proficiency (66th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (56th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 304.
There are 6 schools in Agawam; Benjamin J Phelps ranks 4th of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)57%
- Reading proficiency (30%)52%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)13.8
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 Benjamin J Phelps by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 13.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Benjamin J Phelps
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Agawam Early Childhood Center
Agawam · Public other · Grades PK–PK
135 students · 1.1 km away
Roberta G. Doering School
Agawam · Public middle · Grades 5–6
522 students · 2.2 km away
Agawam High
Agawam · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,025 students · 2.6 km away
Memorial
West Springfield · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
189 students · 3.1 km away
James Clark School
Agawam · Public elementary · Grades K–4
297 students · 3.1 km away
William P. Sapelli Elementary
Agawam · Public elementary · Grades K–4
290 students · 3.2 km away
Sumner Avenue
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
490 students · 3.5 km away
Center
Longmeadow · Public elementary · Grades K–5
412 students · 3.6 km away
South End Middle School
Springfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
163 students · 3.8 km away
Veritas Preparatory Charter School
Springfield · Charter middle · Grades 5–11
712 students · 4.2 km away
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Spring Street School
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304 students
Elias Brookings
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Mary A. Dryden Veterans Memorial School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Benjamin J Phelps a good school?
Benjamin J Phelps has a Success Index (US) of 61.1 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #511 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 Benjamin J Phelps rank in Massachusetts?
Benjamin J Phelps ranks #511 of 1,009 elementary schools in Massachusetts and #17402 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Benjamin J Phelps?
Benjamin J Phelps had 304 students in 2025.
Is Benjamin J Phelps a elementary school or a high school?
Benjamin J Phelps is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–4. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Benjamin J Phelps?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Benjamin J Phelps; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.