At a glance
Reported students
249
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
28.8
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
8.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Massachusetts elementary enrollment
18th percentile
Compared with 1,011 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
361
Boston Teachers Union Elementary Pilot School: 249 reported students.
State peer staffing position
5th percentile
8.6:1 reported; state peer median 12.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 289
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23.9
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.1:1
What the reported data says about Boston Teachers Union Elementary Pilot School
Boston Teachers Union Elementary Pilot School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Jamaica Plain. It is one of 105 current school records connected to Boston. NCES reports 249 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,011 elementary schools in Massachusetts with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 374 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 18th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 8.6:1, below the Massachusetts median of 12.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (40.6%) and White (24.9%). English learners represent 17% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 22.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Boston Teachers Union Elementary Pilot School
- 1How do the reported 8.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 28.8 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 17%
- Students with disabilities
- 22.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White24.9%
- Hispanic40.6%
- Black22.1%
- Asian1.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial10%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Boston
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Chittick Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
248 reported students
O'Donnell Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
256 reported students
Guild Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
259 reported students
Adams Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
237 reported students
Tynan Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
227 reported students
Winthrop Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
226 reported students
Public schools near Boston Teachers Union Elementary Pilot School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haley Pilot School Elementary · Boston | PK–06 | 360 | 0.7 mi |
| Manning Elementary School Elementary · Boston | PK–06 | 159 | 1.1 mi |
| Young Achievers Elementary School Elementary · Boston | PK–08 | 489 | 1.4 mi |
| Mattahunt Elementary School Elementary · Boston | PK–06 | 581 | 1.4 mi |
| Conley Elementary School Elementary · Boston | PK–06 | 148 | 1.5 mi |
| Bates Elementary School Elementary · Boston | PK–06 | 281 | 1.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Boston Teachers Union Elementary Pilot School
What grades does Boston Teachers Union Elementary Pilot School serve?
Boston Teachers Union Elementary Pilot School reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Boston.
How many students attend Boston Teachers Union Elementary Pilot School?
Boston Teachers Union Elementary Pilot School reported 249 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 18th percentile among 1,011 Massachusetts elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 289 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Boston Teachers Union Elementary Pilot School?
The calculated ratio is 8.6:1, based on 249 students and 28.8 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Massachusetts median for the same school level is 12.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Boston Teachers Union Elementary Pilot School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Boston Teachers Union Elementary Pilot School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Boston attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Boston Teachers Union Elementary Pilot School in?
Boston Teachers Union Elementary Pilot School is part of Boston, based in Roxbury, MA, which operates 105 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Boston Teachers Union Elementary Pilot School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Haley Pilot School (0.7 mi), Manning Elementary School (1.1 mi), Young Achievers Elementary School (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.