Dever Elementary School

School Overview
The Paul A. Dever Elementary School is a public school located in the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts, operating as part of the Boston Public Schools (BPS) district. Serving a diverse urban student population, the school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic foundation that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond. It places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive community, promoting equity in education, and addressing the social-emotional needs of its learners alongside their intellectual development.

As a member of the Boston Public Schools system, the Dever School utilizes district-wide curricula and resources designed to meet state standards while catering to the specific needs of its local community. The school typically focuses on collaborative teaching practices and family engagement to enhance the student experience. For families looking for the most current information regarding specific academic programs, enrollment procedures, or extracurricular offerings, the official district website at [www.bostonpublicschools.org](http://www.bostonpublicschools.org) serves as the primary portal for updates and school-specific details.
374
Total Students
43.0
Full-Time Teachers
8.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dever Elementary School
Demographic Student Count
White40
Hispanic235
Black81
Asian11
Two or More4
American Indian2
Pacific Islander1
  • Hispanic
    235 (62.8 %)
  • Black
    81 (21.7 %)
  • White
    40 (10.7 %)
  • Asian
    11 (2.9 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (1.1 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.5 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.3 %)
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: Boston
Phone: (617)635-8694
Website: http://www.bostonpublicschools.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 374
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 43.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 27
Kindergarten 48
Grade 1 48
Grade 2 43
Grade 3 48
Grade 4 52
Grade 5 53
Grade 6 55

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Dever Elementary School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten27
Kindergarten48
Grade 148
Grade 243
Grade 348
Grade 452
Grade 553
Grade 655
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Dever Elementary School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female15942.5%
Male21557.5%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)