Manning Elementary School

130 Louders Lane
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

www.bostonpublicschools.org

160 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

The Joseph P. Manning School, located on Louders Lane in the Jamaica Plain neighborhood of Boston, is an elementary school that operates as part of the Boston Public Schools (BPS) district. The school serves a diverse urban community and is committed to providing a structured academic environment focused on foundational learning, social-emotional development, and preparing students for success in higher grades.

As a public institution within the BPS system, the Manning School benefits from the district's broader resources, including standardized curricula, special education support, and English language learner services. The school typically emphasizes the importance of family and community engagement, striving to create an inclusive environment where students can thrive academically and personally. For the most current information regarding specific programs, enrollment, or school performance data, families are encouraged to visit the official Boston Public Schools website.

160

Total Students

16.2

Full-Time Teachers

9.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Manning Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	83
Hispanic	34
Black	19
Asian	7
Two or More	17

White
83 (51.9 %)
Hispanic
34 (21.2 %)
Black
19 (11.9 %)
Two or More
17 (10.6 %)
Asian
7 (4.4 %)

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)635-8102
Website:	http://www.bostonpublicschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	160
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.9
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 11

Kindergarten 21

Grade 1 23

Grade 2 23

Grade 3 18

Grade 4 24

Grade 5 21

Grade 6 19

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Manning Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	11
Kindergarten	21
Grade 1	23
Grade 2	23
Grade 3	18
Grade 4	24
Grade 5	21
Grade 6	19

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Manning Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	85	53.1%
Male	75	46.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)