Hale Elementary School

www.bostonpublicschools.org

169 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

The Nathan Hale School, located at 51 Cedar Street in the Roxbury neighborhood of Boston, is a part of the Boston Public Schools (BPS) district. Historically serving as a foundational element of the local community, the school is situated in a vibrant, historic area of Boston. As a BPS institution, it operates under the district’s mission to provide equitable, high-quality education to a diverse student body, focusing on academic achievement, social-emotional development, and preparing students for success in a global society.

Like many schools within the Boston Public Schools system, Nathan Hale is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that reflects the unique needs of the Roxbury community. The school benefits from the district’s broad range of resources, including specialized curricula, student support services, and community partnerships. For the most current information regarding specific grade levels, academic programs, or enrollment procedures, families and community members are encouraged to visit the official Boston Public Schools website.

169

Total Students

13.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hale Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	17
Hispanic	51
Black	81
Asian	9
Two or More	11

Black
81 (47.9 %)
Hispanic
51 (30.2 %)
White
17 (10.1 %)
Two or More
11 (6.5 %)
Asian
9 (5.3 %)

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)635-8205
Website:	http://www.bostonpublicschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	169
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
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 18

Kindergarten 19

Grade 1 22

Grade 2 21

Grade 3 23

Grade 4 22

Grade 5 23

Grade 6 21

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Hale Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	18
Kindergarten	19
Grade 1	22
Grade 2	21
Grade 3	23
Grade 4	22
Grade 5	23
Grade 6	21

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Hale Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	85	50.3%
Male	84	49.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)