ROGER CLAP

Roger Clap is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Boston school district, located in Dorchester, MA with about 157 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 12 teachers, Roger Clap has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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 Roger Clap Innovation School, located on Harvest Street in the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston, is a pilot school within the Boston Public Schools (BPS) district. As an innovation school, it operates with increased autonomy in areas such as curriculum, budget, and scheduling, allowing the staff to tailor their educational approach to meet the specific needs of their diverse student body. The school serves students in grades K-5 and is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and social-emotional development.

The school is well-regarded for its community-oriented atmosphere, often highlighting a strong partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Dorchester neighborhood. By leveraging the flexibility granted by its innovation status, Roger Clap focuses on creating a personalized learning experience that encourages students to be active participants in their own education. Through a combination of traditional instruction and specialized programming, the school strives to prepare its elementary students for success in middle school and beyond, all while maintaining its mission of equity and excellence within the public school system.

For more information, contact Roger Clap at (617) 635-8672 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.