Blackstone Elementary School

www.bostonpublicschools.org

537 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

The Blackstone Innovation School, located at 380 Shawmut Avenue in the South End of Boston, is a pilot school within the Boston Public Schools (BPS) district. Serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, the school is known for its diverse student body and its commitment to an inclusive, project-based learning environment. By operating as a pilot school, Blackstone is granted increased autonomy over its budget, curriculum, and staffing, which allows the faculty to tailor their educational approach to meet the specific needs of their community.

The school places a strong emphasis on "Innovation" by integrating technology, social-emotional learning, and arts into its core curriculum. Blackstone strives to create a supportive and collaborative culture that encourages student voice and community involvement. Located in a historic neighborhood, the school acts as a focal point for local families, focusing on preparing students for high school success while fostering a sense of social responsibility and academic curiosity.

537

Total Students

59.9

Full-Time Teachers

9.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Blackstone Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	22
Hispanic	347
Black	147
Asian	11
Two or More	10

Hispanic
347 (64.6 %)
Black
147 (27.4 %)
White
22 (4.1 %)
Asian
11 (2.0 %)
Two or More
10 (1.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Boston
Phone:	(617)635-8471
Website:	http://www.bostonpublicschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	537
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 62

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 66

Grade 6 60

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Blackstone Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	62
Kindergarten	71
Grade 1	66
Grade 2	68
Grade 3	65
Grade 4	79
Grade 5	66
Grade 6	60

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Blackstone Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	255	47.5%
Male	282	52.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)