Serving 376 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, William F. Stanley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 376 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
William F. Stanley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
William F. Stanley Elementary School's student population of 376 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
376 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Rankings
William F. Stanley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William F. Stanley Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#959 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
7%
Hispanic
42%
25%
Black
12%
10%
White
35%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William F. Stanley Elementary School's ranking?
William F. Stanley Elementary School is ranked #959 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are William F. Stanley Elementary School often compared to?
William F. Stanley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northeast Elementary School, James Fitzgerald Elementary School, Thomas R Plympton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend William F. Stanley Elementary School?
376 students attend William F. Stanley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of William F. Stanley Elementary School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William F. Stanley Elementary School?
William F. Stanley Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does William F. Stanley Elementary School offer ?
William F. Stanley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is William F. Stanley Elementary School part of?
William F. Stanley Elementary School is part of Waltham School District.
In what neighborhood is William F. Stanley Elementary School located?
William F. Stanley Elementary School is located in the Banks Square neighborhood of Waltham, MA.
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