Elm Street School vs Ralph Wheelock School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elm Street School
Walpole · Public elementary · Grades K–5
438 students
Ralph Wheelock School
Medfield · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
404 students
| Measure | Elm Street School Walpole, Massachusetts | Ralph Wheelock School Medfield, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #283 of 1,009 | #270 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #8065 of 50,301 | #7471 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 2–3 |
| Students | 438 | 404 |
| Enrollment | 438 | 404 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 71% |
| city | Walpole | Medfield |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ralph Wheelock School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.8 vs 74.8).
- •Ralph Wheelock School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 62%).
- •Ralph Wheelock School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 66%).
- •Elm Street School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 18.4).
- •Elm Street School is the larger school with 438 students compared with 404.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Elm Street School better than Ralph Wheelock School?
On the Success Index (US), Ralph Wheelock School ranks higher (75.8 vs 74.8 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 Elm Street School and Ralph Wheelock School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Walpole and Medfield in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elm Street School: 438. Ralph Wheelock School: 404. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elm Street School and Ralph Wheelock School rank in Massachusetts?
Elm Street School is 283rd of 1,009 and Ralph Wheelock School is 270th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).