At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 425
424
Total Enrollment
12.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
William Mitchell is a public elementary serving grades 0–5 in Needham, Massachusetts. The school enrolls 424 students. It is part of the Needham district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Massachusetts state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)