Bates Elementary School

School Overview
The Phineas Bates Elementary School, located in the Roslindale neighborhood of Boston, is part of the Boston Public Schools district. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a supportive academic environment that emphasizes core literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development. As a neighborhood school, it is deeply integrated into the Roslindale area, aiming to foster strong partnerships between educators, students, and families to help children reach their full potential within a diverse and inclusive setting.

By operating under the Boston Public Schools umbrella, the Phineas Bates Elementary School adheres to the district’s broader mission of ensuring equitable access to high-quality education. The school typically utilizes a curriculum designed to meet state standards while incorporating programs that promote critical thinking and community engagement. For families seeking detailed information on enrollment, current school-wide initiatives, or specific academic programming, the school’s profile on the official Boston Public Schools website serves as the primary resource for updates and institutional communication.
277
Total Students
29.5
Full-Time Teachers
9.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bates Elementary School
Demographic Student Count
White107
Hispanic84
Black65
Asian6
Two or More14
American Indian1
  • White
    107 (38.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    84 (30.3 %)
  • Black
    65 (23.5 %)
  • Two or More
    14 (5.1 %)
  • Asian
    6 (2.2 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (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)635-8064
Website: http://www.bostonpublicschools.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 277
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 29.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 20
Kindergarten 38
Grade 1 40
Grade 2 36
Grade 3 37
Grade 4 38
Grade 5 38
Grade 6 30

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Bates Elementary School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten20
Kindergarten38
Grade 140
Grade 236
Grade 337
Grade 438
Grade 538
Grade 630
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Bates Elementary School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female11943%
Male15857%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)