Cunniff vs Lincoln-Eliot
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cunniff
Watertown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
320 students
Lincoln-Eliot
Newton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
336 students
| Measure | Cunniff Watertown, Massachusetts | Lincoln-Eliot Newton, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #679 of 1,009 | #291 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #24739 of 50,301 | #8336 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 320 | 336 |
| Enrollment | 320 | 336 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 8.2 | 9.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 57% |
| city | Watertown | Newton |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincoln-Eliot scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.4 vs 50.6).
- •Lincoln-Eliot does better on math proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Lincoln-Eliot does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 42%).
- •Cunniff does better on students per teacher (8.2 vs 9.6).
- •Lincoln-Eliot is the larger school with 336 students compared with 320.
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 Cunniff better than Lincoln-Eliot?
On the Success Index (US), Lincoln-Eliot ranks higher (74.4 vs 50.6 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 Cunniff and Lincoln-Eliot?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Watertown and Newton in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cunniff: 320. Lincoln-Eliot: 336. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cunniff and Lincoln-Eliot rank in Massachusetts?
Cunniff is 679th of 1,009 and Lincoln-Eliot is 291st of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).