Newman Elementary vs Sunita L. Williams Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newman Elementary
Needham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
696 students
Sunita L. Williams Elementary
Needham · Public elementary · Grades K–5
533 students
| Measure | Newman Elementary Needham, Massachusetts | Sunita L. Williams Elementary Needham, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #343 of 1,009 | #114 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #10403 of 50,301 | #2289 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 696 | 533 |
| Enrollment | 696 | 533 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 76% |
| city | Needham | Needham |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunita L. Williams Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.4 vs 71.3).
- •Sunita L. Williams Elementary does better on math proficiency (76% vs 55%).
- •Sunita L. Williams Elementary does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 65%).
- •Newman Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.3).
- •Newman Elementary is the larger school with 696 students compared with 533.
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 Newman Elementary better than Sunita L. Williams Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sunita L. Williams Elementary ranks higher (85.4 vs 71.3 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 Newman Elementary and Sunita L. Williams Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Needham and Needham in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Newman Elementary: 696. Sunita L. Williams Elementary: 533. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Newman Elementary and Sunita L. Williams Elementary rank in Massachusetts?
Newman Elementary is 343rd of 1,009 and Sunita L. Williams Elementary is 114th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).