Beethoven Elementary School

5125 Washington Street
West Roxbury, MA 02132

www.bostonpublicschools.com

263 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

The Ludwig van Beethoven School, located in West Roxbury, Massachusetts, is a K-6 elementary school that operates as part of the Boston Public Schools (BPS) district. The school is known for its community-oriented atmosphere and commitment to providing a foundational education that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development. Serving a diverse student body, the Beethoven School emphasizes core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science, while often integrating enrichment programs designed to foster creativity and critical thinking.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the school plays a vital role in the West Roxbury neighborhood, often serving as a hub for local families. The school's mission generally aligns with the broader goals of the Boston Public Schools to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond by promoting inclusivity, equity, and high expectations. Prospective parents or community members interested in specific programming, enrollment procedures, or recent school performance metrics are encouraged to visit the official Boston Public Schools website or contact the school's administrative office directly.

263

Total Students

22.1

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Beethoven Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	83
Hispanic	90
Black	57
Asian	17
Two or More	16

Hispanic
90 (34.2 %)
White
83 (31.6 %)
Black
57 (21.7 %)
Asian
17 (6.5 %)
Two or More
16 (6.1 %)

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)635-8149
Website:	http://www.bostonpublicschools.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	263
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
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 42

Kindergarten 65

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 85

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Beethoven Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	42
Kindergarten	65
Grade 1	71
Grade 2	85

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Beethoven Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	122	46.4%
Male	141	53.6%

Elementary School K - 5th