EDWARD DEVOTION

Edward Devotion is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Brookline school district, located in Brookline, MA with about 801 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 71 teachers, Edward Devotion has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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 **Edward Devotion School** (now officially renamed the **Florida Ruffin Ridley School**) is a historic and highly regarded public PK–8 institution located in the Coolidge Corner neighborhood of Brookline, Massachusetts. As part of the Public Schools of Brookline, it serves a diverse and academically engaged student body. The school is known for its strong community atmosphere, rigorous academic programming, and a commitment to integrating students from various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.

In recent years, the school underwent a massive transformation, resulting in a state-of-the-art campus that blends historic preservation with modern, sustainable design. Following a community-led process, the school was renamed in 2018 to honor Florida Ruffin Ridley, a prominent 19th-century civil rights activist, suffragist, and educator. Today, the school continues to emphasize a collaborative learning environment, supported by an active parent-teacher organization and a curriculum that focuses on social-emotional growth alongside traditional academic excellence.

For more information, contact Edward Devotion at (617) 879-4400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.