Kilmer K-8 School

www.bostonpublicschools.org

396 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

The Joyce Kilmer School, located on Baker Street in West Roxbury, Massachusetts, is a K-8 elementary school that operates as part of the Boston Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational foundation that bridges the gap between early childhood learning and high school preparation. It is recognized for its commitment to academic growth, community engagement, and fostering a supportive environment that encourages students to develop both socially and intellectually.

The school is deeply integrated into the West Roxbury neighborhood, acting as a hub for families within the local community. By offering a structured curriculum that spans nine grade levels, the Joyce Kilmer School emphasizes stability and consistency in its students' academic journeys. Through its affiliation with Boston Public Schools, the institution leverages district-wide resources and specialized programs designed to improve student outcomes and prepare its graduates for success in the competitive landscape of Boston’s high school system.

396

Total Students

43.6

Full-Time Teachers

9.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kilmer K-8 School
Demographic	Student Count
White	186
Hispanic	84
Black	72
Asian	32
Two or More	20
American Indian	1

White
186 (47.1 %)
Hispanic
84 (21.3 %)
Black
72 (18.2 %)
Asian
32 (8.1 %)
Two or More
20 (5.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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)635-8060
Website:	http://www.bostonpublicschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	396
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.1
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 46

Kindergarten 41

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 34

Grade 3 35

Grade 4 37

Grade 5 37

Grade 6 39

Grade 7 37

Grade 8 46

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Kilmer K-8 School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	46
Kindergarten	41
Grade 1	44
Grade 2	34
Grade 3	35
Grade 4	37
Grade 5	37
Grade 6	39
Grade 7	37
Grade 8	46

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Kilmer K-8 School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	175	44.2%
Male	220	55.6%
Not Specified	1	0.2%

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th