Hernandez K-8 School

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425 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

The Rafael Hernandez School, located at 61 School Street in Roxbury, Massachusetts, is a prominent institution within the Boston Public Schools district. It is widely recognized for its commitment to bilingual education, serving as a dual-language immersion school where students develop proficiency in both English and Spanish. The school's curriculum is designed to foster academic excellence while promoting cultural competency and global awareness, aiming to prepare a diverse student body for success in a multicultural society.

Beyond its academic focus, the Rafael Hernandez School is known for its strong emphasis on community and social-emotional learning. The school cultivates an inclusive environment that encourages parent and community involvement, viewing education as a collaborative effort between families, teachers, and students. By integrating rigorous academic standards with a supportive, bilingual atmosphere, the school seeks to provide its students with the skills and perspectives necessary to thrive in an increasingly interconnected world.

425

Total Students

27.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hernandez K-8 School
Demographic	Student Count
White	47
Hispanic	347
Black	15
Two or More	16

Hispanic
347 (81.6 %)
White
47 (11.1 %)
Two or More
16 (3.8 %)
Black
15 (3.5 %)

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)635-8187
Website:	http://www.bostonpublicschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	425
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
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 45

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 46

Grade 6 39

Grade 7 27

Grade 8 25

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Hernandez K-8 School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	45
Kindergarten	50
Grade 1	49
Grade 2	48
Grade 3	49
Grade 4	47
Grade 5	46
Grade 6	39
Grade 7	27
Grade 8	25

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Hernandez K-8 School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	223	52.5%
Male	202	47.5%

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