Sunita L. Williams Elementary

sunitawilliams.needham.k12.ma.us/

533 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.

533

Total Students

40.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

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	376
Hispanic	30
Black	23
Asian	59
Two or More	44
Pacific Islander	1

White
376 (70.5%)
Asian
59 (11.1%)
Two or More
44 (8.3%)
Hispanic
30 (5.6%)
Black
23 (4.3%)
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:	533
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
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 84

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 102

Grade 5 86

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Sunita L. Williams Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	84
Grade 1	86
Grade 2	88
Grade 3	87
Grade 4	102
Grade 5	86

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Sunita L. Williams Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	243	45.6%
Male	290	54.4%

Elementary School K - 5th