Mattahunt Elementary School

www.bostonpublicschools.org

483 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

The Mattapan Early Elementary School is a dedicated educational institution located in the Mattapan neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts. Operating as part of the Boston Public Schools (BPS) district, the school focuses on providing foundational learning experiences for its youngest students, typically spanning the early childhood and primary grades. Its curriculum is designed to foster both academic growth and social-emotional development, creating a supportive environment that prepares children for the continued challenges of their elementary school years.

As an extension of the broader Boston Public Schools system, the institution emphasizes community-centered education and equitable access to resources. By operating under the district’s umbrella, the school benefits from city-wide educational standards, professional development for its teaching staff, and a commitment to serving the diverse needs of the local Mattapan student population. Families interested in enrollment, specific academic programs, or current school policies can find further details through the official Boston Public Schools website.

483

Total Students

55.0

Full-Time Teachers

8.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mattahunt Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	16
Hispanic	135
Black	311
Asian	4
Two or More	15
American Indian	2

Black
311 (64.4 %)
Hispanic
135 (28.0 %)
White
16 (3.3 %)
Two or More
15 (3.1 %)
Asian
4 (0.8 %)
American Indian
2 (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)635-8792
Website:	http://www.bostonpublicschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	483
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.8
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 88

Kindergarten 77

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 50

Grade 6 26

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Mattahunt Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	88
Kindergarten	77
Grade 1	58
Grade 2	70
Grade 3	57
Grade 4	57
Grade 5	50
Grade 6	26

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Mattahunt Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	182	37.7%
Male	301	62.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)

KIPP Academy Boston Charter School

KIPP Academy Boston Charter School (District)

Charter School 577 Students

37 Babson Street
Mattapan, MA 02126 (0.6 miles away)

Elementary School K - 8th