Adams Elementary School

165 Webster Street
East Boston, MA 02128

www.bostonpublicschools.org

249 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

The Samuel Adams Elementary School, located at 165 Webster Street in East Boston, is a public school operating under the Boston Public Schools (BPS) district. Serving a diverse student population, the school is deeply integrated into the historic East Boston community. It focuses on providing a comprehensive academic foundation while fostering an inclusive environment that supports the social and emotional growth of its young learners.

The school is known for its commitment to the success of its students through various BPS initiatives, emphasizing literacy, mathematics, and culturally responsive teaching. By leveraging its location within a vibrant, multi-ethnic neighborhood, the Samuel Adams School strives to create a collaborative atmosphere where families and educators work together to prepare students for academic success in middle school and beyond. For the most current information regarding their specific programs, school calendar, or enrollment procedures, families are encouraged to visit the official Boston Public Schools website.

249

Total Students

28.9

Full-Time Teachers

8.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Adams Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	44
Hispanic	184
Black	12
Asian	4
Two or More	5

Hispanic
184 (73.9 %)
White
44 (17.7 %)
Black
12 (4.8 %)
Two or More
5 (2.0 %)
Asian
4 (1.6 %)

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)635-8383
Website:	http://www.bostonpublicschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	249
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.6
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 30

Kindergarten 29

Grade 1 33

Grade 2 36

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 33

Grade 5 21

Grade 6 18

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Adams Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	30
Kindergarten	29
Grade 1	33
Grade 2	36
Grade 3	49
Grade 4	33
Grade 5	21
Grade 6	18

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Adams Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	118	47.4%
Male	131	52.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)