The top reported proficiency rate is 60% in Math. The lowest is 56% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Elsie a Hastings Elementary
Elsie A Hastings Elementary is one of the primary entry points into the Westborough public schools, serving students from pre-kindergarten through grade three. As a regular public school, it feeds into the district’s upper elementary grades and beyond. Because it covers only the earliest years, the school provides no graduation rate or secondary-level metrics, and state testing applies only to the third grade. For a family looking at the beginning of the K-12 pathway, Hastings is the setting where foundational academic skills and routines are established.
On the most recent state assessments, third graders showed proficiency in math and English language arts at rates that placed the school in the top quarter of elementary schools across Worcester County for overall performance. Over the past several years, proficiency in both subjects has moved around within a moderate range, with some years higher and some lower, though the latest results are broadly in line with the school’s recent history. There is no chronic absenteeism data available for this school, and information on free or reduced-price meal eligibility and special education or English learner classifications was also not reported in the data provided. A parent may want to ask the school directly about these student support indicators.
The student body is a mix of racial and ethnic backgrounds, with the largest shares identifying as white and Asian, alongside smaller groups of Hispanic, Black, multiracial, and Native American students. The total enrollment is substantial for an early-elementary school, which reflects the town’s overall school-age population. Because the school does not serve older grades, there is no information on high school course access, career pathways, or graduation outcomes here; those would be relevant at the district’s middle and high schools.
Westborough itself is a suburban community with a mix of residential neighborhoods, a downtown area, and a strong commercial and industrial base. Major employers such as Amazon Robotics, Astellas Pharmaceuticals, and eClinicalWorks are located in town, and the recently completed Americas headquarters for Olympus Corporation has added to the local job market. Housing values in the area are well above national and state benchmarks, and the rental market is similarly high, reflecting the area’s desirability and proximity to both Boston and Worcester via commuter rail. Families moving to Westborough typically face a competitive housing market, and the cost of living is a factor to weigh against the community’s resources.
At the district level, Westborough Public Schools recently opened a new Fales Elementary School, funded through a voter-approved debt exclusion that increased property taxes. The district has adopted a strategic plan through 2028 focused on academic excellence, whole-child development, equity, and operational efficiency, and it is in the process of shifting elementary literacy instruction toward a science-of-reading-aligned approach. These changes signal a district actively investing in facilities and curriculum, which directly affects what happens at Hastings.
For a family, Elsie A Hastings Elementary offers a strong academic start in a district that performs well relative to its county peers. The school’s early-grade focus means that parents will be thinking about transitions to the district’s later elementary and middle schools. The lack of certain demographic and support data limits a full picture of student needs and resources, but the school’s test results and the district’s investments suggest a well-supported environment. Families who value a relatively affluent, suburban community with strong employment anchors and a commuter connection to Boston may find Hastings a natural fit for their youngest children.
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