At a glance
Reported students
196
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
25.33
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
7.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–01
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Massachusetts elementary enrollment
9th percentile
Compared with 1,011 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
361
Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower: 196 reported students.
State peer staffing position
3rd percentile
7.7:1 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
- 202
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.4:1
What the reported data says about Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower
Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower is a public elementary school serving grades PK–01 in Dorchester. It is one of 105 current school records connected to Boston. NCES reports 196 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 9th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 7.7:1, 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 (32.7%) and Black (28.1%). English learners represent 24.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 25.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower
- 1How do the reported 7.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 25.33 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
- 24.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 25.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 3
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White13.8%
- Hispanic32.7%
- Black28.1%
- Asian14.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander2.6%
- Multiracial8.2%
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.
Lee Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–03
195 reported students
Grew Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
198 reported students
Channing Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
194 reported students
Ellison-Parks Early Education School
Elementary · Grades PK–03
190 reported students
Mason Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
205 reported students
Perry Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
213 reported students
Public schools near Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| UP Academy Charter School of Dorchester Elementary · Charter · UP Academy Charter School of Dorchester (District) | PK–08 | 640 | 0.6 mi |
| Murphy K-8 School Elementary · Boston | PK–08 | 855 | 0.7 mi |
| Kenny Elementary School Elementary · Boston | PK–06 | 329 | 0.7 mi |
| Holmes Elementary School Elementary · Boston | PK–06 | 283 | 0.7 mi |
| Lee Academy Elementary · Boston | PK–03 | 195 | 0.7 mi |
| Lee K-8 School Elementary · Boston | PK–08 | 551 | 0.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower
What grades does Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower serve?
Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower reports grades PK–01 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Boston.
How many students attend Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower?
Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower reported 196 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 9th percentile among 1,011 Massachusetts elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 202 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower?
The calculated ratio is 7.7:1, based on 196 students and 25.33 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 Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower a public, charter, or magnet school?
Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower 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 Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower in?
Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower 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 Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include UP Academy Charter School of Dorchester (0.6 mi), Murphy K-8 School (0.7 mi), Kenny Elementary School (0.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.