SPRAGUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Sprague Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Wellesley school district, located in Wellesley, MA with about 383 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 28 teachers, Sprague Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Sprague Elementary School, located at 401 School Street in Wellesley, Massachusetts, is a public elementary school serving students in kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Wellesley Public Schools district, the school is deeply integrated into a community known for its strong emphasis on academic excellence and robust educational support systems. Sprague prides itself on fostering a nurturing, inclusive environment that encourages intellectual curiosity, social-emotional growth, and a strong sense of community among its diverse student body.
The school’s curriculum is designed to provide a comprehensive education that balances rigorous core academics—such as mathematics, literacy, and science—with enrichment programs in the arts, physical education, and technology. Beyond the classroom, Sprague is highly regarded for its active parent community and its commitment to developing "the whole child," often emphasizing character education and collaborative learning. By leveraging the resources of the broader Wellesley school district, Sprague provides its students with a high-quality foundation designed to prepare them for success in their middle and high school years.
For more information, contact Sprague Elementary School at (781) 263-1965 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Wellesley, MA 02482
(781) 263-1965
http://wellesleyps.org/sprague
SPRAGUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Wellesley, MA with about 383 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Massachusetts
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Wellesley
- Total Students:
- 383
- Teachers:
- 28.27
- NSLP Status:1
- Missing
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 383 students
- White
- 62.4%
- Asian
- 17.0%
- Two or more races
- 11.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.5%
- Black or African American
- 3.9%
- Female
- 48.0%
- Male
- 52.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.