ELLIS MENDELL

Ellis Mendell is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Boston school district, located in Roxbury, MA with about 267 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 18 teachers, Ellis Mendell 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 Ellis Mendell Elementary School, located at 164 School Street in the Roxbury neighborhood of Boston, is a public school operating under the jurisdiction of the Boston Public Schools (BPS) district. Serving a diverse urban community, the school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement for students in its surrounding area.

As part of the broader Boston Public Schools system, the Ellis Mendell School adheres to the district’s mission of preparing students for success in college, career, and life. The school typically focuses on providing a comprehensive curriculum that integrates core subjects with enrichment opportunities, aiming to support the unique needs of its student body while maintaining the standards and resources provided by the city's public education infrastructure. For specific details regarding current academic programs, enrollment procedures, or school-wide initiatives, families are encouraged to visit the official Boston Public Schools website.

For more information, contact Ellis Mendell at (617) 635-8234 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.