Eliot K-8 Innovation School

www.bostonpublicschools.org

809 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

The Eliot K-8 Innovation School, located on Charter Street in Boston’s historic North End, is a highly regarded public school within the Boston Public Schools (BPS) district. Known for its strong academic reputation and tight-knit community feel, the school serves students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Due to its location in one of the city's oldest neighborhoods, the school often integrates the rich history and cultural vibrancy of the North End into its educational environment, making it a sought-after institution for families in the area.

As an Innovation School, the Eliot has increased autonomy over its curriculum, budget, and school schedule, which allows it to tailor its programming to meet the specific needs of its diverse student body. The school emphasizes a rigorous academic curriculum while also promoting social-emotional development and fostering a collaborative partnership with parents and the local community. For those seeking more specific information regarding enrollment, extracurricular offerings, or school performance data, the official Boston Public Schools website provides comprehensive resources and updates.

809

Total Students

56.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Eliot K-8 Innovation School
Demographic	Student Count
White	514
Hispanic	114
Black	44
Asian	87
Two or More	48
Pacific Islander	2

White
514 (63.5 %)
Hispanic
114 (14.1 %)
Asian
87 (10.8 %)
Two or More
48 (5.9 %)
Black
44 (5.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)

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)635-8545
Website:	http://www.bostonpublicschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	809
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
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 59

Kindergarten 80

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 86

Grade 4 93

Grade 5 92

Grade 6 96

Grade 7 68

Grade 8 76