Sunita L. Williams Elementary

sunitawilliams.needham.k12.ma.us/

529 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Hillside Elementary School, located at 28 Glen Gary Road in Needham, Massachusetts, is a highly regarded public school serving students in grades K–5. As part of the Needham Public Schools district, the school is known for its strong academic foundation, a supportive faculty, and an inclusive community atmosphere. The school emphasizes not only rigorous classroom learning but also the social-emotional development of its students, fostering an environment where children are encouraged to be curious, collaborative, and engaged learners.

The Hillside community is defined by its active parental involvement and a collaborative relationship between staff and families. The school benefits from a robust Parent-Teacher Council (PTC) that organizes enrichment programs, community events, and fundraising efforts to support classroom resources. Located in a residential area of Needham, Hillside is designed to be a neighborhood-centric school, providing a safe and nurturing environment that prepares students for the transition to middle school while promoting lifelong learning habits.

529

Total Students

39.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sunita L. Williams Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	370
Hispanic	33
Black	22
Asian	63
Two or More	39
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
370 (69.9 %)
Asian
63 (11.9 %)
Two or More
39 (7.4 %)
Hispanic
33 (6.2 %)
Black
22 (4.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Needham
Phone:	(781)455-0461
Website:	http://sunitawilliams.needham.k12.ma.us/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	529
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 88

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 99

Grade 3 89

Grade 4 84

Grade 5 90