Serving 426 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 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). 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 41% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 426 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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John Eliot's student population of 426 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 34% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
426 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
John Eliot ranks within the top 30% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Eliot is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#425 out of 1631 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
41%
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
18%
7%
Hispanic
8%
24%
Black
7%
10%
White
59%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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John Eliot is ranked #425 out of 1,631 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?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend John Eliot?
426 students attend John Eliot.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of John Eliot students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 7% 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 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is John Eliot part of?
John Eliot is part of Needham School District.
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