O W HOLMES

O W Holmes is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Boston school district, located in Dorchester, MA with about 347 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 27 teachers, O W Holmes has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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 Oliver Wendell Holmes School is a public elementary school located in the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts, and is part of the Boston Public Schools (BPS) district. Serving a diverse urban student population, the school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic foundation that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond. As a neighborhood-based institution, it plays an active role in the local community, emphasizing equity, student achievement, and social-emotional development within its curriculum.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Boston Public Schools, which prioritizes closing opportunity gaps and fostering inclusive learning environments. Because it is part of the district-wide system, the O.W. Holmes benefits from various BPS initiatives, including access to specialized support services, enrichment programs, and resources aimed at supporting English language learners and students with diverse learning needs. Parents and community members interested in the most current academic performance data, enrollment procedures, or specific grade-level offerings can find detailed information through the official Boston Public Schools website at [www.bostonpublicschools.org](http://www.bostonpublicschools.org).

For more information, contact O W Holmes at (617) 635-8681 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.