Cornelius M Callahan vs Downey
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cornelius M Callahan
Norwood · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
247 students
Downey
Westwood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
271 students
| Measure | Cornelius M Callahan Norwood, Massachusetts | Downey Westwood, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #332 of 1,009 | #57 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #9631 of 50,301 | #1171 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 247 | 271 |
| Enrollment | 247 | 271 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 77% |
| city | Norwood | Westwood |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Downey scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.4 vs 72.4).
- •Downey does better on math proficiency (77% vs 57%).
- •Downey does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 62%).
- •Cornelius M Callahan does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 12.9).
- •Downey is the larger school with 271 students compared with 247.
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 Cornelius M Callahan better than Downey?
On the Success Index (US), Downey ranks higher (88.4 vs 72.4 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 Cornelius M Callahan and Downey?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Norwood and Westwood in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cornelius M Callahan: 247. Downey: 271. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cornelius M Callahan and Downey rank in Massachusetts?
Cornelius M Callahan is 332nd of 1,009 and Downey is 57th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).