Joseph E Fiske

278 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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).

278

Total Students

24.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Joseph E Fiske
Demographic	Student Count
White	152
Hispanic	23
Black	14
Asian	77
Two or More	12

White
152 (54.7%)
Asian
77 (27.7%)
Hispanic
23 (8.3%)
Black
14 (5.0%)
Two or More
12 (4.3%)

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:	Wellesley
Phone:	(781)446-6265
Website:	http://wellesleyps.org/fiske
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	278
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
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 47

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 36

Grade 5 50

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Joseph E Fiske
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	47
Grade 1	51
Grade 2	48
Grade 3	46
Grade 4	36
Grade 5	50

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Joseph E Fiske
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	127	45.7%
Male	151	54.3%

Elementary School K - 5th