Fort River Elementary vs Pelham Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fort River Elementary
Amherst · Public elementary · Grades K–6
371 students
Pelham Elementary
Pelham · Public elementary · Grades K–6
128 students
| Measure | Fort River Elementary Amherst, Massachusetts | Pelham Elementary Pelham, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 80 Top 25% |
| State rank | #401 of 1,009 | #198 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #12572 of 50,301 | #5042 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 371 | 128 |
| Enrollment | 371 | 128 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 67% |
| city | Amherst | Pelham |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pelham Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.9 vs 68.2).
- •Pelham Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •Pelham Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 57%).
- •Fort River Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 10.7).
- •Fort River Elementary is the larger school with 371 students compared with 128.
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 Fort River Elementary better than Pelham Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Pelham Elementary ranks higher (79.9 vs 68.2 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 Fort River Elementary and Pelham Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Amherst and Pelham in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fort River Elementary: 371. Pelham Elementary: 128. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fort River Elementary and Pelham Elementary rank in Massachusetts?
Fort River Elementary is 401st of 1,009 and Pelham Elementary is 198th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).