Quincy Elementary School

www.bostonpublicschools.org

731 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

The Josiah Quincy Elementary School, located at 885 Washington Street in the heart of Boston’s Chinatown, is a prominent institution within the Boston Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student population, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its ability to integrate students from various linguistic and cultural backgrounds. It is known for maintaining a strong sense of community, often serving as a hub for families living in the surrounding downtown and Chinatown neighborhoods.

The school is particularly noted for its focus on bilingual education and global awareness, aiming to prepare students for success in a multicultural society. By leveraging its urban location, Josiah Quincy provides students with unique opportunities to engage with the city’s resources while fostering a rigorous learning environment. The school prioritizes a supportive atmosphere that encourages both social-emotional development and high academic achievement, ensuring that students are well-equipped for their transition into secondary education.

731

Total Students

60.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Quincy Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	130
Hispanic	80
Black	96
Asian	370
Two or More	54
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
370 (50.6%)
White
130 (17.8%)
Black
96 (13.1%)
Hispanic
80 (10.9%)
Two or More
54 (7.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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)635-8497
Website:	http://www.bostonpublicschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	731
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	60.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
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 92

Kindergarten 106

Grade 1 97

Grade 2 110

Grade 3 111

Grade 4 101

Grade 5 114

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Quincy Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	92
Kindergarten	106
Grade 1	97
Grade 2	110
Grade 3	111
Grade 4	101
Grade 5	114

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Quincy Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	373	51%
Male	358	49%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)