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Marathon Elementary School vs. Elmwood

Should you attend Marathon Elementary School or Elmwood? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Marathon Elementary School
129 Hayden Rowe Street
Hopkinton, MA 01748
Elmwood
14 Elm Street
Hopkinton, MA 01748
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10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings
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Elmwood ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Marathon Elementary School serves 574 students in grades Kindergarten-1. 
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 639 students in grades 2-3, Elmwood ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-1
2-3
Total Students
574 students
639 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Marathon Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Elmwood over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
56% | 44%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Marathon Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Elmwood.
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
43 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Marathon Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Elmwood over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Marathon Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hopkinton School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Elmwood with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hopkinton School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

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#68 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 5%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Elmwood, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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78%
(Top 5% in MA)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Elmwood who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hopkinton School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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75%
(Top 10% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Elmwood who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hopkinton School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Marathon Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Elmwood by grade.
Kindergarten Students
272
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Grade 1 Students
302
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Grade 2 Students
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313
Grade 3 Students
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326

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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% Asian
33%
32%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Marathon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hopkinton School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Elmwood, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hopkinton School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Marathon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hopkinton School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Elmwood, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hopkinton School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Marathon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hopkinton School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Elmwood, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hopkinton School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
53%
54%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Marathon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hopkinton School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Elmwood, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hopkinton School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
8%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Marathon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hopkinton School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Elmwood, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hopkinton School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.61
0.60
This chart showcases the diversity score of Marathon Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hopkinton School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Elmwood, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hopkinton School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Marathon Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hopkinton School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Elmwood, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hopkinton School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Marathon Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hopkinton School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Elmwood, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hopkinton School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2020-21 school year.
 
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