Harvard-Kent Elementary School

50 Bunker Hill Street
Charlestown, MA 02129

www.bostonpublicschools.org

342 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

The Harvard-Kent Elementary School, located in the historic Charlestown neighborhood of Boston, is a public school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Boston Public Schools district, the institution is committed to providing a rigorous academic environment that balances core curriculum standards with social-emotional development. The school is known for its diverse student body and its focus on fostering a supportive, inclusive community that encourages academic growth and lifelong learning.

In addition to its standard classroom instruction, Harvard-Kent emphasizes the importance of community partnerships and student engagement. The school leverages its location in Charlestown to integrate local resources and cultural history into the educational experience. By maintaining a structured and collaborative atmosphere, Harvard-Kent aims to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond, while ensuring that each student feels valued and challenged within the school community.

342

Total Students

39.1

Full-Time Teachers

8.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Harvard-Kent Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	120
Hispanic	100
Black	54
Asian	54
Two or More	14

White
120 (35.1 %)
Hispanic
100 (29.2 %)
Black
54 (15.8 %)
Asian
54 (15.8 %)
Two or More
14 (4.1 %)

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)635-8358
Website:	http://www.bostonpublicschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	342
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.7
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 41

Kindergarten 48

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 43

Grade 5 40

Grade 6 39