SARAH GREENWOOD

Sarah Greenwood is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Boston school district, located in Dorchester, MA with about 402 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th 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 30 teachers, Sarah Greenwood 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 Sarah Greenwood School, located at 189 Glenway Street in the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston, is a K-8 institution serving as part of the Boston Public Schools (BPS) district. It is widely recognized as a "dual-language" school, offering a robust bilingual education program in both English and Spanish. This model is designed to promote biliteracy and biculturalism, allowing students to develop academic proficiency in two languages while fostering a culturally inclusive learning environment.

Beyond its focus on dual-language immersion, the school emphasizes a well-rounded academic curriculum aimed at preparing students for high school success. As a BPS institution, it benefits from district-wide resources and initiatives, focusing on community engagement and the academic growth of its diverse student body. The school serves as a focal point for the local Dorchester community, prioritizing a supportive and collaborative atmosphere for families and students alike.

For more information, contact Sarah Greenwood at (617) 635-8710 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

189 Glenway Street
Dorchester, MA 02121
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SARAH GREENWOOD is a public Title I school in Dorchester, MA with about 402 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Massachusetts

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Boston
Total Students:
402
Teachers:
30.15
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
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th 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 402 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SARAH GREENWOOD is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 73% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
72.9%
Black or African American
23.6%
Two or more races
2.2%
White
0.7%
Asian
0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
46.0%
Male
54.0%

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.