Codman Academy Charter Public School in Dorchester, MA

At a glance

Reported students

344

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

33.18

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

10.4:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Massachusetts other enrollment

83rd percentile

Compared with 109 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

344

Codman Academy Charter Public School: 344 reported students.

State peer staffing position

36th percentile

10.4:1 reported; state peer median 12.2:1. 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: 323
Teachers (FTE): 43.93
Student–teacher ratio: 7.4:1

What the reported data says about Codman Academy Charter Public School

Codman Academy Charter Public School is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–12 in Dorchester. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Codman Academy Charter Public (District). NCES reports 344 students for 2024–25.

Among 109 combined / other schools in Massachusetts with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 116 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 83rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.4:1, below the Massachusetts median of 12.2:1 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 Black (64.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%). English learners represent 11.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 26.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 3 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Codman Academy Charter Public School

1How do the reported 10.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 33.18 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
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?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 11.8%
Students with disabilities: 26.3%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0.95

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White0.3%
Hispanic32%
Black64.2%
Asian0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial3.2%

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

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

3 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

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.

Public schools near Codman Academy Charter Public 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
Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper Other · Boston	02–12	631	0.6 mi
Neighborhood House Charter School Other · Charter · Neighborhood House Charter (District)	PK–12	786	0.9 mi
Brooke Charter School Other · Charter · Brooke Charter School (District)	KG–12	2,216	1.2 mi
Carter School Other · Boston	02–12	28	3.6 mi
The Lynch Center Other · Brookline	PK–PK	50	3.7 mi
Melvin H. King South End Academy Other · Boston	PK–12	125	3.8 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Codman Academy Charter Public School

What grades does Codman Academy Charter Public School serve?

Codman Academy Charter Public School reports grades PK–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Codman Academy Charter Public (District).

How many students attend Codman Academy Charter Public School?

Codman Academy Charter Public School reported 344 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 83rd percentile among 109 Massachusetts combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 323 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Codman Academy Charter Public School?

The calculated ratio is 10.4:1, based on 344 students and 33.18 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Massachusetts median for the same school level is 12.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Codman Academy Charter Public School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Codman Academy Charter Public School is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.

Which school district is Codman Academy Charter Public School in?

Codman Academy Charter Public School is part of Codman Academy Charter Public (District), based in Dorchester, MA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Codman Academy Charter Public School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper (0.6 mi), Neighborhood House Charter School (0.9 mi), Brooke Charter School (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.