Lee Academy

www.bostonpublicschools.org

187 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd

School Overview

Lee Academy is a public elementary school located in the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts. As part of the Boston Public Schools district, it serves a diverse urban student population, focusing on providing a supportive academic environment that fosters both intellectual growth and social-emotional development. The school is committed to the district’s mission of preparing students for success in college, career, and life by offering a structured curriculum designed to meet the needs of its local community.

The school emphasizes a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Dorchester community to create an inclusive learning atmosphere. By leveraging resources provided by Boston Public Schools, Lee Academy works to ensure that all students have access to equitable opportunities, personalized instruction, and a range of extracurricular supports. Whether through classroom instruction or community-based initiatives, the school strives to cultivate a safe and engaging environment where students can build foundational skills and reach their full potential.

187

Total Students

16.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lee Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	63
Black	98
Asian	5
Two or More	14

Black
98 (52.4 %)
Hispanic
63 (33.7 %)
Two or More
14 (7.5 %)
White
7 (3.7 %)
Asian
5 (2.7 %)

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:	Boston
Phone:	(617)635-8618
Website:	http://www.bostonpublicschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students:	187
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
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 54

Kindergarten 36

Grade 1 32

Grade 2 35

Grade 3 30

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lee Academy
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	54
Kindergarten	36
Grade 1	32
Grade 2	35
Grade 3	30

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lee Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	81	43.3%
Male	106	56.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)