Curley K-8 School

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931 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

The Curley K-8 School, located in the heart of Jamaica Plain, is a prominent member of the Boston Public Schools district. Serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade, the school is well-regarded for its diverse community and its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment. Its location on Centre Street places it centrally within one of Boston's most vibrant and culturally rich neighborhoods, allowing the school to leverage local community resources and partnerships to enhance the student experience.

Academically, the Curley K-8 focuses on a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes both core academic rigor and social-emotional development. The school is known for its dedication to inclusivity and project-based learning, aiming to prepare students for the transition to high school by building both critical thinking skills and a strong sense of civic responsibility. With a focus on equity and student engagement, the Curley remains a staple of the Jamaica Plain area, providing a consistent educational pathway for local families throughout their children's primary and middle school years.

931

Total Students

95.6

Full-Time Teachers

9.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Curley K-8 School
Demographic	Student Count
White	296
Hispanic	366
Black	161
Asian	39
Two or More	67
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
366 (39.3 %)
White
296 (31.8 %)
Black
161 (17.3 %)
Two or More
67 (7.2 %)
Asian
39 (4.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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)635-8176
Website:	http://www.bostonpublicschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	931
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	95.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.7
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 103

Kindergarten 83

Grade 1 95

Grade 2 83

Grade 3 98

Grade 4 104

Grade 5 103

Grade 6 106

Grade 7 82

Grade 8 74