Thomas R Plympton Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Waltham, Massachusetts 02451 · Waltham
#517 of 1,009 elementary schools in Massachusetts
#17624 of 50,301 nationally
About Thomas R Plympton Elementary School
Thomas R Plympton Elementary School is a public elementary located in Waltham, in the Waltham school district of Massachusetts, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 357 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 60.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 517th of 1,009 ranked elementary schools in Massachusetts. Its strongest component is students per teacher (93th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (51th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 357.
There are 10 schools in Waltham; Thomas R Plympton Elementary School ranks 6th of 10 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)51%
- Reading proficiency (30%)49%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)10.2
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 Thomas R Plympton Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 10.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 49%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 51%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Thomas R Plympton Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
John W. McDevitt Middle School
Waltham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
618 students · 914 m away
Waltham Sr High
Waltham · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,791 students · 1.5 km away
Dual Language School
Waltham · Public elementary · Grades K–5
222 students · 1.7 km away
William F. Stanley Elementary School
Waltham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
381 students · 1.8 km away
John F Kennedy Middle
Waltham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
635 students · 1.8 km away
Henry Whittemore Elementary School
Waltham · Public elementary · Grades K–5
372 students · 2.2 km away
Douglas MacArthur Elementary School
Waltham · Public elementary · Grades K–5
475 students · 2.5 km away
James Fitzgerald Elementary School
Waltham · Public elementary · Grades K–5
350 students · 2.7 km away
Northeast Elementary School
Waltham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
527 students · 2.8 km away
Franklin
West Newton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
320 students · 2.9 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Thomas R Plympton Elementary School a good school?
Thomas R Plympton Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 60.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #517 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 Thomas R Plympton Elementary School rank in Massachusetts?
Thomas R Plympton Elementary School ranks #517 of 1,009 elementary schools in Massachusetts and #17624 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Thomas R Plympton Elementary School?
Thomas R Plympton Elementary School had 357 students in 2025.
Is Thomas R Plympton Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Thomas R Plympton Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Thomas R Plympton Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Thomas R Plympton Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.