Benjamin J Phelps vs William P. Sapelli Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benjamin J Phelps
Agawam · Public elementary · Grades K–4
304 students
William P. Sapelli Elementary
Agawam · Public elementary · Grades K–4
290 students
| Measure | Benjamin J Phelps Agawam, Massachusetts | William P. Sapelli Elementary Agawam, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #511 of 1,009 | #388 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #17402 of 50,301 | #12110 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 304 | 290 |
| Enrollment | 304 | 290 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 62% |
| city | Agawam | Agawam |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •William P. Sapelli Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.9 vs 61.1).
- •William P. Sapelli Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •William P. Sapelli Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Benjamin J Phelps does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.5).
- •Benjamin J Phelps is the larger school with 304 students compared with 290.
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 Benjamin J Phelps better than William P. Sapelli Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), William P. Sapelli Elementary ranks higher (68.9 vs 61.1 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 Benjamin J Phelps and William P. Sapelli Elementary?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Agawam and Agawam in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benjamin J Phelps: 304. William P. Sapelli Elementary: 290. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benjamin J Phelps and William P. Sapelli Elementary rank in Massachusetts?
Benjamin J Phelps is 511th of 1,009 and William P. Sapelli Elementary is 388th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).