Pierce

brookline.k12.ma.us

705 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

The Pierce School, located at 50 School Street in Brookline, Massachusetts, is a prominent public K-8 institution serving the local community. As part of the Public Schools of Brookline, it is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence, fostering a rigorous yet supportive learning environment that prepares students for the transition to high school. The school is known for its diverse student body and a curriculum that balances core academics with robust opportunities in the arts, physical education, and social-emotional development.

The school is deeply integrated into the historic heart of Brookline, occupying a central location that emphasizes its role as a neighborhood anchor. Beyond its standard curriculum, Pierce is recognized for its active parent community and its focus on inclusive education, aiming to meet the needs of a wide range of learners. With its long-standing history in the town, the school maintains a strong reputation for maintaining high educational standards while encouraging students to engage critically and creatively with the world around them.

705

Total Students

54.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pierce
Demographic	Student Count
White	328
Hispanic	73
Black	40
Asian	176
Two or More	84

White
328 (46.8 %)
Asian
176 (25.1 %)
Two or More
84 (12.0 %)
Hispanic
73 (10.4 %)
Black
40 (5.7 %)

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)730-2583
Website:	http://brookline.k12.ma.us
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	705
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
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

Kindergarten 73

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 82

Grade 6 68

Grade 7 87

Grade 8 86