Benjamin Swan Elementary vs Shay Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 156 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benjamin Swan Elementary
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
486 students
Shay Elementary
Amesbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
485 students
| Measure | Benjamin Swan Elementary Springfield, Massachusetts | Shay Elementary Amesbury, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #863 of 1,009 | #248 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #34798 of 50,301 | #6605 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 486 | 485 |
| Enrollment | 486 | 485 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 62% |
| city | Springfield | Amesbury |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shay Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.2 vs 35.7).
- •Shay Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 32%).
- •Shay Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 37%).
- •Shay Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 12.8).
- •Benjamin Swan Elementary is the larger school with 486 students compared with 485.
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 Swan Elementary better than Shay Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Shay Elementary ranks higher (77.2 vs 35.7 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 Swan Elementary and Shay Elementary?
About 156 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Amesbury in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benjamin Swan Elementary: 486. Shay Elementary: 485. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benjamin Swan Elementary and Shay Elementary rank in Massachusetts?
Benjamin Swan Elementary is 863rd of 1,009 and Shay Elementary is 248th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).