Hurley K-8 School

www.bostonpublicschools.org

335 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

The Joseph J. Hurley K-8 School, located in the historic South End neighborhood of Boston, is a public school that serves a diverse student body from across the city. Known for its strong sense of community, the school emphasizes a rigorous academic curriculum while fostering an inclusive environment that values social-emotional learning. The school is particularly noted for its commitment to the arts and its engagement with the surrounding local culture, utilizing its urban setting as an extension of the classroom.

As part of the Boston Public Schools (BPS) district, the Hurley School benefits from the resources and oversight of the city's broader educational network. The school focuses on preparing students for high school and beyond by promoting critical thinking, collaboration, and community service. By maintaining strong partnerships with families and neighborhood organizations, the Hurley School strives to provide a supportive, well-rounded educational experience that addresses both the academic and personal development needs of its diverse student population.

335

Total Students

27.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hurley K-8 School
Demographic	Student Count
White	74
Hispanic	223
Black	20
Asian	6
Two or More	9
American Indian	2

Hispanic
223 (66.8%)
White
74 (22.2%)
Black
20 (6.0%)
Two or More
9 (2.7%)
Asian
6 (1.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.6%)

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)635-8489
Website:	http://www.bostonpublicschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	335
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
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 26

Kindergarten 36

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 43

Grade 5 40

Grade 6 30

Grade 7 12

Grade 8 18

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Hurley K-8 School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	26
Kindergarten	36
Grade 1	42
Grade 2	46
Grade 3	42
Grade 4	43
Grade 5	40
Grade 6	30
Grade 7	12
Grade 8	18

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Hurley K-8 School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	184	54.9%
Male	150	44.8%
Not Specified	1	0.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)