Bowe vs John Ashley
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bowe
Chicopee · Public elementary · Grades K–5
411 students
John Ashley
West Springfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
148 students
| Measure | Bowe Chicopee, Massachusetts | John Ashley West Springfield, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #578 of 1,009 | #313 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #19903 of 50,301 | #9050 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–K |
| Students | 411 | 148 |
| Enrollment | 411 | 148 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 8.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | – |
| Math proficiency | 51% | – |
| city | Chicopee | West Springfield |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Ashley scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.3 vs 57.5).
- •John Ashley does better on students per teacher (8.7 vs 12.5).
- •Bowe is the larger school with 411 students compared with 148.
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 Bowe better than John Ashley?
On the Success Index (US), John Ashley ranks higher (73.3 vs 57.5 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 Bowe and John Ashley?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Chicopee and West Springfield in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bowe: 411. John Ashley: 148. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bowe and John Ashley rank in Massachusetts?
Bowe is 578th of 1,009 and John Ashley is 313th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).