JOSEPH E FISKE

Joseph E Fiske is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Wellesley school district, located in Wellesley, MA with about 398 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 33 teachers, Joseph E Fiske has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

The Joseph E. Fiske Elementary School, located at 45 Hastings Street in Wellesley, Massachusetts, is a prominent member of the Wellesley Public Schools district. Serving a community-oriented student body, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment that prioritizes both intellectual growth and social-emotional development. The Fiske community is known for its strong partnership between educators, students, and families, working collectively to create an inclusive atmosphere where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.

Academically, Fiske emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that integrates core subjects with enrichment opportunities, aiming to cultivate critical thinking, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning. The school leverages its suburban setting to provide a collaborative educational experience, supported by the resources and standards of the broader Wellesley school system. For more detailed information regarding their mission, academic programs, and school calendar, you can visit their official website at [wellesleyps.org/fiske](http://wellesleyps.org/fiske).

For more information, contact Joseph E Fiske at (781) 446-6265 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

45 Hastings Street
Wellesley, MA 02481
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JOSEPH E FISKE is a public Title I school in Wellesley, MA with about 398 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Massachusetts

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Wellesley
Total Students:
398
Teachers:
33
NSLP Status:1
Missing
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 398 students

White
60.8%
Asian
21.6%
Hispanic/Latino
7.8%
Two or more races
6.5%
Black or African American
3.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
51.8%
Male
48.2%

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.