William F. Stanley Elementary School

250 South Street
Waltham, MA 02453
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 383 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 9:1 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 46% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 383 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : Bottom 50% in MA
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 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:

School Overview

William F. Stanley Elementary School's student population of 383 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
383 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
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Students by Grade
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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 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
#959 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of William F. Stanley Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of William F. Stanley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of William F. Stanley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-29%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of William F. Stanley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
7%
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Hispanic
42%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in William F. Stanley Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
10%
10%
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White
35%
54%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.69
This chart displays the diversity score of William F. Stanley Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in William F. Stanley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in William F. Stanley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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?
383 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, 10% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, and 3% 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 9:1, 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 (offers virtual instruction).
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 383 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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