- Enrollment
- 1,262
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wellesley, MA
Joseph E Fiske
Federal NCES profile for Joseph E Fiske, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 251227002024
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Joseph E Fiske earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Massachusetts schools.
- #4 of 7
- elementary schools in Wellesley · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 278
- students enrolled
Joseph E Fiske has class sizes larger than 70% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Joseph E Fiske ranks #4 of 7 elementary schools in Wellesley, MA.
School address
District: Wellesley · Massachusetts
NCES ID 251227002024 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+36 students YoY
Joseph E Fiske grew from 280 students in 2022-23 to 316 in 2023-24 (+12.9%).
Teacher FTE added 21.4 → 25.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+36 students YoY 251227002024 · Wellesley, MA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
278 enr · 13.2:1 · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Wellesley Sr High (1,262 students)
Joseph E Fiske grew from 280 students in 2022-23 to 316 in 2023-24 (+12.9%). Teacher FTE added 21.4 → 25.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Joseph E Fiske in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wellesley Sr H
Wellesley Sr High
1,262 students
- Wellesley Midd
Wellesley Middle
919 students
- Hunnewell 294
Hunnewell
294 students
- Schofield 291
Schofield
291 students
- Sprague Elemen 289
Sprague Elementary School
289 students
- This school 278
Joseph E Fiske
278 students
What this shows Joseph E Fiske reports 278 students on the CCD universe file.
How Joseph E Fiske compares
Joseph E Fiske is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▲ 7% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 278 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
278
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$28,794
per pupil, district-wide
- above Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.7%
Asian 27.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
African American 5.0%
Two or More 4.3%
Largest group: White at 54.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.3, Joseph E Fiske is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Wellesley reports $28,794 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Joseph E Fiske Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellesley Sr High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wellesley Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hunnewell | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Schofield | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sprague Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Joseph E Fiske's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 919
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 289
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar elementary schools in Wellesley
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Hunnewell
Standard public school
294 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Schofield
Standard public school
291 students 10.4:1 students per teacher
Sprague Elementary School
Standard public school
289 students 12:1 students per teacher
Katharine Lee Bates
Standard public school
286 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
John D Hardy
Standard public school
280 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Ernest F Upham
Standard public school
160 students 8.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~278 students)
Frequently asked questions about Joseph E Fiske
How many students attend Joseph E Fiske?
Joseph E Fiske has 278 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wellesley, MA. CCD year-over-year: 280 (2022-23) → 316 (2023-24), up 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joseph E Fiske?
The student-teacher ratio at Joseph E Fiske is 13.2:1, which is 7% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Joseph E Fiske?
The largest demographic group at Joseph E Fiske is White at 54.7% of enrollment, in Wellesley, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Joseph E Fiske?
Joseph E Fiske has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Joseph E Fiske rank among elementary schools in Wellesley?
By Resource Investment Index, Joseph E Fiske ranks #4 of 7 elementary schools in Wellesley, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Wellesley on the city page.
What other schools are in Wellesley?
Besides Joseph E Fiske, Wellesley also operates Wellesley Sr High (1,262 students), Wellesley Middle (919 students), and Hunnewell (294 students). See the Wellesley district page for the complete list.