William P. Sapelli Elementary School

65 Begley Street
Agawam, MA 01001
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4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 285 students in grades Kindergarten-4, William P. Sapelli Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 285 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Bottom 50% in MA
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

School Overview

William P. Sapelli Elementary School's student population of 285 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 34% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
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Total Students
285 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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Year Founded
2025
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School Rankings

William P. Sapelli Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William P. Sapelli Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
#982 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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35-39%
42%
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35-39%
44%
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Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
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Hispanic
15%
25%
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Black
3%
10%
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White
77%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.39
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is William P. Sapelli Elementary School's ranking?
William P. Sapelli Elementary School is ranked #982 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are William P. Sapelli Elementary School often compared to?
William P. Sapelli Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like James Clark School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend William P. Sapelli Elementary School?
285 students attend William P. Sapelli Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of William P. Sapelli Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of William P. Sapelli Elementary School?
William P. Sapelli Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does William P. Sapelli Elementary School offer ?
William P. Sapelli Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is William P. Sapelli Elementary School part of?
William P. Sapelli Elementary School is part of Agawam School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 285 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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