Houghton Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Sterling, Massachusetts 01564 · Wachusett
#191 of 1,009 elementary schools in Massachusetts
#4775 of 50,301 nationally
About Houghton Elementary
Houghton Elementary is a public elementary located in Sterling, in the Wachusett school district of Massachusetts, United States. It caters for Grades K–4. In 2025 it enrolled 317 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 80.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of elementary schools in United States and 191st of 1,009 ranked elementary schools in Massachusetts. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (86th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (73th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 317.
There are 2 schools in Sterling; Houghton Elementary ranks 2nd of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)62%
- Reading proficiency (30%)72%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)11.7
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 Houghton Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 11.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 72%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Houghton Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Chocksett Middle School
Sterling · Public middle · Grades 5–8
264 students · 151 m away
West Boylston Junior/Senior High
West Boylston · Public high · Grades 6–12
461 students · 4.5 km away
Major Edwards Elementary
West Boylston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
462 students · 4.6 km away
Clinton Senior High
Clinton · Public high · Grades 9–12
582 students · 5.8 km away
Clinton Middle School
Clinton · Public middle · Grades 5–8
573 students · 6.1 km away
Thomas Prince
Princeton · Public elementary · Grades K–8
355 students · 6.4 km away
Tahanto Regional High
Boylston · Public high · Grades 6–12
522 students · 6.5 km away
Clinton Elementary
Clinton · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
870 students · 7.5 km away
Leroy E.Mayo
Holden · Public elementary · Grades K–5
472 students · 8.2 km away
Samoset School
Leominster · Public middle · Grades 6–8
495 students · 9.0 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Massachusetts with a comparable Enrollment.
Stony Hill School
Wilbraham · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
317 students
Lt Elmer J McMahon Elementary
Holyoke · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
317 students
Field Elementary School
Weston · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
317 students
Peirce
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
318 students
East Fairhaven
Fairhaven · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
316 students
Brickett Elementary
Lynn · Public elementary · Grades K–5
318 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Houghton Elementary a good school?
Houghton Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 80.4 out of 100 (Top 10% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #191 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 Houghton Elementary rank in Massachusetts?
Houghton Elementary ranks #191 of 1,009 elementary schools in Massachusetts and #4775 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Houghton Elementary?
Houghton Elementary had 317 students in 2025.
Is Houghton Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Houghton Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–4. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Houghton Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Houghton Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.