O'Donnell Elementary School

www.bostonpublicschools.org

281 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Hugh Roe O’Donnell Elementary School is a public school located in the Jeffries Point neighborhood of East Boston, serving students from pre-kindergarten through grade 5. As part of the Boston Public Schools district, the school is situated in a vibrant, historic area of the city and reflects the diverse cultural background of the surrounding community. It is known for its commitment to providing an inclusive learning environment that focuses on foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and preparing students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement, utilizing its location in East Boston to foster partnerships that support student growth. Its curriculum is aligned with district standards, aiming to provide a well-rounded education that incorporates literacy, mathematics, science, and the arts. By maintaining a focus on personalized instruction and a supportive classroom atmosphere, Hugh Roe O’Donnell strives to create a safe, engaging space where students from various backgrounds can achieve their academic potential and develop essential lifelong learning habits.

281

Total Students

24.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for O'Donnell Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	251
Black	8
Asian	3
Two or More	3
American Indian	1

Hispanic
251 (89.3 %)
White
15 (5.3 %)
Black
8 (2.8 %)
Asian
3 (1.1 %)
Two or More
3 (1.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)

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)635-8454
Website:	http://www.bostonpublicschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	281
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
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 22

Kindergarten 34

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 37

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 36

Grade 6 29