John D Runkle

brookline.k12.ma.us

508 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

John D. Runkle School is a highly regarded public K-8 school located in the Fisher Hill neighborhood of Brookline, Massachusetts. As part of the Brookline Public Schools district, it serves a diverse student body and is well-known for its strong academic curriculum, dedicated faculty, and commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive community. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, balancing rigorous core subjects—such as mathematics, literacy, and science—with enrichment programs in the arts, physical education, and social-emotional learning.

Beyond the classroom, Runkle is characterized by its active parent-teacher organization and a collaborative culture that encourages family involvement. The school’s location in a residential area of Brookline provides a classic neighborhood feel, and it benefits from the resources and educational standards for which the Brookline district is widely recognized. Overall, Runkle is considered a staple of the local community, focused on preparing students for the transition to high school through a blend of intellectual development and character building.

508

Total Students

42.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John D Runkle
Demographic	Student Count
White	272
Hispanic	67
Black	22
Asian	73
Two or More	73

White
272 (53.6 %)
Asian
73 (14.4 %)
Two or More
73 (14.4 %)
Hispanic
67 (13.2 %)
Black
22 (4.3 %)

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:	Brookline
Phone:	(617)879-4650
Website:	http://brookline.k12.ma.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	508
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 15

Kindergarten 49

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 50

Grade 6 57

Grade 7 63

Grade 8 62