Higginson Inclusion K-2 School

120 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

The Higginson School, located at 160 Harrishof Street in the Roxbury neighborhood of Boston, is part of the Boston Public Schools (BPS) district. It primarily serves students in the elementary grades and has historically functioned as a K-8 or elementary-focused facility. Situated in a dense urban environment, the school is deeply integrated into the local Roxbury community and is known for its role in providing foundational education to a diverse student population, with a strong focus on inclusive learning and neighborhood engagement.

Academically and operationally, the Higginson School has undergone various structural shifts over the years, including transitions between K-5 and K-8 models to align with district-wide educational strategies. The school emphasizes core curriculum standards while often implementing specialized programs to support English Language Learners and students with diverse learning needs. As a BPS institution, it is committed to fostering a supportive environment that prioritizes student growth, social-emotional development, and preparing children for success in their secondary education.

120

Total Students

13.6

Full-Time Teachers

8.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Higginson Inclusion K-2 School
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	75
Black	38
Asian	1
Two or More	3

Hispanic
75 (62.5 %)
Black
38 (31.7 %)
White
3 (2.5 %)
Two or More
3 (2.5 %)
Asian
1 (0.8 %)

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)635-8247
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	120
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.6
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 32

Kindergarten 27

Grade 1 34

Grade 2 27

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Higginson Inclusion K-2 School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	32
Kindergarten	27
Grade 1	34
Grade 2	27

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Higginson Inclusion K-2 School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	56	46.7%
Male	64	53.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)