Very Good
#399 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 22% in state
Sunita L. Williams Elementary
Elementary School · Needham
585 Central Avenue, Needham, MA 02494
Enrollment
531
Student-Teacher
13.3:1
Score
7.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
531
Student-Teacher
13.3:1
Score
7.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Massachusetts schools
#399 of 1,793
In Needham
#8 of 8
public schools
In district
#8 of 8
Needham
Equity
9.4 / 10
Excellent
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Sunita L. Williams Elementary
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About Sunita L. Williams Elementary
Sunita L. Williams Elementary is a public elementary school in Needham, MA, part of Needham. Sunita L.
Williams Elementary serves approximately 531 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Sunita L. Williams Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #399 of 1,793 schools in MA.
Structured state assessment records for Sunita L. Williams Elementary show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 7.8 · Very Good
- District avg 8.9
- MA avg 6.3
Score Breakdown
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Sunita L. Williams Elementary — Students at Sunita L. Williams Elementary score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)
Based on 82 test records from MA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.9/10.
How Sunita L. Williams Elementary Compares
See how Sunita L. Williams Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
585 Central Avenue, Needham, MA 02494
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Sunita L. Williams Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. A E Angier (rated 9.8/10, 2.0 miles away, in nearby Waban), which scores notably higher. Another option is Newman Elementary (rated 9.6/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, John Eliot (rated 9.3/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Needham, see our Needham schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| John Eliot Needham | 0.6 mi | 9.3 |
| Joseph E Fiske Wellesley | 0.9 mi | 9.0 |
| Preschool at Wellesley Schools Wellesley | 1.0 mi | 6.8 |
| Newman Elementary Needham | 1.3 mi | 9.6 |
| Needham High Needham | 1.2 mi | 8.7 |
| ST JOSEPH SCHOOL Needham | 1.3 mi | 4.7 |
| Schofield Wellesley | 1.5 mi | 8.2 |
| High Rock School Needham | 1.7 mi | 8.9 |
| RIVERSIDE SCHOOL Needham | 1.3 mi | — |
| William Mitchell Needham | 1.5 mi | 9.1 |
| HAPPY CHILD PRESCHOOL/DAY CARE CENTER Newton | 1.5 mi | — |
| MONTESSORI DAY SCHOOL OF WELLESLEY HILLS Wellesley Hls | 1.5 mi | — |
| ST JOHN SCHOOL Wellesley | 1.9 mi | 6.7 |
| A E Angier Waban | 2.0 mi | 9.8 |
| Pollard Middle Needham | 1.9 mi | 8.7 |
| Wellesley Sr High Wellesley | 1.6 mi | 8.9 |
| FUSION ACADEMY NEWTON Newton | 1.7 mi | 5.3 |
| TENACRE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL Wellesley | 2.2 mi | 7.7 |
| Zervas Waban | 2.5 mi | 6.9 |
| DANA HALL SCHOOL Wellesley | 2.2 mi | 6.6 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 02494 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$173,750
Median Home Value
$1,052,400
Median Rent
$2,452/mo
Population
10,578
College Educated
74.6%
Homeownership
72.7%
Avg Commute
27.5 min
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Median Age
43.5
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| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Birch Meadow Reading, MA | 7.8 |
| Burke/Memorial Elementary School Medway, MA | 7.8 |
| Center Longmeadow, MA | 7.8 |
| Chandler Magnet Worcester, MA | 7.8 |
| Daniel Butler Belmont, MA | 7.8 |
| Elsie A Hastings Elementary Westborough, MA | 7.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Sunita L. Williams Elementary
What grades does Sunita L. Williams Elementary serve?
Sunita L. Williams Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Sunita L. Williams Elementary?
Sunita L. Williams Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 531 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunita L. Williams Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunita L. Williams Elementary is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sunita L. Williams Elementary rank in MA?
Sunita L. Williams Elementary ranks #399 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Sunita L. Williams Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Sunita L. Williams Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Sunita L. Williams Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sunita L. Williams Elementary has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Sunita L. Williams Elementary a charter school?
No, Sunita L. Williams Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sunita L. Williams Elementary a Title I school?
No, Sunita L. Williams Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 531
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Norfolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.5%
- Phone
- (781) 455-0461
Resources & Links
District
Needham- District Enrollment
- 5,541
- Schools in District
- 8
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $24,189
- District Rank
- #8 of 8
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