Serving 397 students in grades Kindergarten-5, John Eliot ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 397 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Eliot ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
John Eliot's student population of 397 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
397 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Year Founded
1956
School Rankings
John Eliot ranks within the top 30% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Eliot is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#341 out of 1626 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
21%
8%
Hispanic
9%
26%
Black
5%
10%
White
56%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Eliot's ranking?
John Eliot is ranked #341 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are John Eliot often compared to?
John Eliotis often viewed alongside schools like Sunita L. Williams Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend John Eliot?
397 students attend John Eliot.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of John Eliot students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John Eliot?
John Eliot has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does John Eliot offer ?
John Eliot offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is John Eliot part of?
John Eliot is part of Needham School District.
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