Otis Elementary School

www.bostonpublicschools.org

414 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

The James Otis Elementary School, located at 218 Marion Street in East Boston, is a part of the Boston Public Schools district. Serving a diverse urban community, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes academic achievement, social-emotional development, and civic engagement among its students. As a public institution, it adheres to the district’s mission of preparing all students for success in college, career, and life by providing equitable access to a high-quality education.

The school is deeply integrated into the East Boston neighborhood, reflecting the area's rich cultural diversity. Like many schools within the Boston Public Schools system, James Otis emphasizes strong partnerships between educators, families, and the local community to enhance the student experience. For families interested in specific programs, enrollment procedures, or current school initiatives, the official Boston Public Schools website provides comprehensive resources, including school-specific data, contact information, and updates on district-wide educational goals.

414

Total Students

33.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Otis Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	71
Hispanic	306
Black	17
Asian	10
Two or More	9
American Indian	1

Hispanic
306 (73.9 %)
White
71 (17.1 %)
Black
17 (4.1 %)
Asian
10 (2.4 %)
Two or More
9 (2.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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)635-8372
Website:	http://www.bostonpublicschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	414
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
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 44

Kindergarten 55

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 41

Grade 6 32