CHARLES SUMNER

Charles Sumner is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Boston school district, located in Roslindale, MA with about 581 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 38 teachers, Charles Sumner has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The Charles Sumner Elementary School is a public school located in the Roslindale neighborhood of Boston, serving students in grades K-5. As part of the Boston Public Schools (BPS) district, the school operates under the district’s mission to provide equitable, high-quality education to a diverse student population. The school is named in honor of Charles Sumner, the 19th-century U.S. Senator and prominent abolitionist, and it emphasizes a commitment to fostering a supportive community environment where students are encouraged to grow academically and socially.

The school’s curriculum is aligned with BPS standards, focusing on core academic subjects such as English Language Arts, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often incorporating programs that support social-emotional learning. Like many schools within the Boston Public Schools network, the Charles Sumner School aims to prepare students for middle school through a blend of classroom instruction, collaborative projects, and community engagement. Families looking for specific information regarding enrollment, extracurricular activities, or current school policies are encouraged to visit the official [Boston Public Schools website](http://www.bostonpublicschools.org).

For more information, contact Charles Sumner at (617) 635-8131 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.