EDWARD EVERETT

Edward Everett is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Boston school district, located in Dorchester, MA with about 272 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 19 teachers, Edward Everett has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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 Edward Everett School, located at 71 Pleasant Street in the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston, is a public elementary school serving students within the Boston Public Schools (BPS) district. The school is known for its commitment to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment, focusing on fostering academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement for its diverse student population. By leveraging its position within the BPS system, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond through a curriculum aligned with state standards.

The school places a strong emphasis on creating a welcoming atmosphere where families and staff work collaboratively to enhance the educational experience. As part of the broader Boston community, the Edward Everett School utilizes various district resources and programs to enrich its classrooms and support students with varying needs. For those seeking specific information regarding current academic initiatives, school policies, or enrollment procedures, the official BPS website provides comprehensive updates and contact information for the school administration.

For more information, contact Edward Everett at (617) 635-8778 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

71 Pleasant Street
Dorchester, MA 02125
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EDWARD EVERETT is a public Title I school in Dorchester, MA with about 272 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Massachusetts

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Boston
Total Students:
272
Teachers:
19.53
NSLP Status:1
Missing
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 272 students

Black or African American
41.5%
Hispanic/Latino
30.5%
Asian
18.4%
Two or more races
5.5%
White
3.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%

Female
50.7%
Male
49.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.