WINSHIP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Winship Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Boston school district, located in Brighton, MA with about 221 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 21 teachers, Winship Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.
Winship Elementary School, located at 54 Dighton Street in the Brighton neighborhood of Boston, is a public school operating under the Boston Public Schools (BPS) district. It serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community, focusing on providing a comprehensive academic experience for elementary-aged children within the diverse urban environment of Boston. As part of the city's public school system, the school is committed to the district's broader mission of fostering student growth, equity, and academic achievement through a structured curriculum and supportive learning community.
The school is well-integrated into the Brighton area, providing families with a local option for quality public education. Like other schools within the BPS network, Winship Elementary emphasizes essential literacy and numeracy skills while offering students opportunities to engage in a variety of social and developmental activities. Prospective parents and community members can utilize the official Boston Public Schools website to access information regarding enrollment, academic calendars, and school-specific programs, ensuring that families remain connected to the school's ongoing initiatives and educational goals.
For more information, contact Winship Elementary at (617) 635-8399 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Brighton, MA 02135
(617) 635-8399
WINSHIP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Brighton, MA with about 221 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Massachusetts
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Boston
- Total Students:
- 221
- Teachers:
- 21.59
- NSLP Status:1
- Missing
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 221 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 32.6%
- White
- 29.9%
- Black or African American
- 17.2%
- Asian
- 14.5%
- Two or more races
- 5.9%
- Female
- 45.2%
- Male
- 54.8%
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.