Tynan Elementary School

650 E Fourth Street
South Boston, MA 02127

www.bostonpublicschools.org

197 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

The Joseph P. Tynan Elementary School, located in the heart of South Boston at 650 East Fourth Street, is a community-focused public school serving students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Boston Public Schools (BPS) district, the Tynan is known for its commitment to providing a rigorous academic environment while fostering social-emotional growth. The school emphasizes inclusivity and works closely with families and neighborhood partners to create a supportive, small-school atmosphere within the larger city system.

Beyond its core curriculum, the Tynan School places a strong emphasis on community engagement and student enrichment. The school benefits from its vibrant South Boston location, often leveraging local resources and partnerships to enhance learning opportunities for its diverse student body. By prioritizing both academic achievement and the development of well-rounded citizens, the Joseph P. Tynan School strives to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond, maintaining a focus on personalized attention and collaborative learning.

197

Total Students

25.9

Full-Time Teachers

7.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tynan Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	35
Hispanic	70
Black	63
Asian	13
Two or More	15
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
70 (35.5 %)
Black
63 (32.0 %)
White
35 (17.8 %)
Two or More
15 (7.6 %)
Asian
13 (6.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.5 %)

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)635-8641
Website:	http://www.bostonpublicschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	197
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.6
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 20

Kindergarten 25

Grade 1 26

Grade 2 34

Grade 3 26

Grade 4 25

Grade 5 17

Grade 6 24

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Tynan Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	20
Kindergarten	25
Grade 1	26
Grade 2	34
Grade 3	26
Grade 4	25
Grade 5	17
Grade 6	24

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Tynan Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	78	39.6%
Male	119	60.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)