Joseph E Fiske vs Sunita L. Williams Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Joseph E Fiske
Wellesley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
278 students
Sunita L. Williams Elementary
Needham · Public elementary · Grades K–5
533 students
| Measure | Joseph E Fiske Wellesley, Massachusetts | Sunita L. Williams Elementary Needham, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #17 of 1,009 | #114 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #434 of 50,301 | #2289 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 278 | 533 |
| Enrollment | 278 | 533 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 76% |
| city | Wellesley | Needham |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Joseph E Fiske scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.8 vs 85.4).
- •Joseph E Fiske does better on math proficiency (77% vs 76%).
- •Joseph E Fiske does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 76%).
- •Joseph E Fiske does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.3).
- •Sunita L. Williams Elementary is the larger school with 533 students compared with 278.
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 Joseph E Fiske better than Sunita L. Williams Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Joseph E Fiske ranks higher (91.8 vs 85.4 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 Joseph E Fiske and Sunita L. Williams Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Wellesley and Needham in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Joseph E Fiske: 278. Sunita L. Williams Elementary: 533. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Joseph E Fiske and Sunita L. Williams Elementary rank in Massachusetts?
Joseph E Fiske is 17th of 1,009 and Sunita L. Williams Elementary is 114th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).