Elm Park Community vs Head Start
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elm Park Community
Worcester · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
478 students
Head Start
Worcester · Public other · Grades PK–PK
349 students
| Measure | Elm Park Community Worcester, Massachusetts | Head Start Worcester, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #975 of 1,009 | – |
| National rank | #43894 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 478 | 349 |
| Enrollment | 478 | 349 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | – |
| Math proficiency | 23% | – |
| city | Worcester | Worcester |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elm Park Community does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 15.2).
- •Elm Park Community is the larger school with 478 students compared with 349.
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 Elm Park Community better than Head Start?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Elm Park Community and Head Start?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Worcester and Worcester in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elm Park Community: 478. Head Start: 349. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elm Park Community and Head Start rank in Massachusetts?
Elm Park Community is 975th of 1,009 and Head Start is unranked among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).