A. Ward Spaulding School vs McAlister Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
A. Ward Spaulding School
Suffield · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
455 students
McAlister Intermediate School
Suffield · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
472 students
| Measure | A. Ward Spaulding School Suffield, Connecticut | McAlister Intermediate School Suffield, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #157 of 596 | #258 of 596 |
| National rank | #3547 of 50,301 | #9395 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 455 | 472 |
| Enrollment | 455 | 472 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13% | 12.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 63% |
| Math proficiency | – | 56% |
| city | Suffield | Suffield |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •A. Ward Spaulding School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.6 vs 72.8).
- •McAlister Intermediate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.7% vs 13%).
- •A. Ward Spaulding School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.8).
- •McAlister Intermediate School is the larger school with 472 students compared with 455.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is A. Ward Spaulding School better than McAlister Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (US), A. Ward Spaulding School ranks higher (82.6 vs 72.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are A. Ward Spaulding School and McAlister Intermediate School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Suffield and Suffield in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
A. Ward Spaulding School: 455. McAlister Intermediate School: 472. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do A. Ward Spaulding School and McAlister Intermediate School rank in Connecticut?
A. Ward Spaulding School is 157th of 596 and McAlister Intermediate School is 258th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).