Winthrop Elementary School

School Overview
The John Winthrop School, located at 35 Brookford Street in the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston, is a public elementary school serving students within the Boston Public Schools (BPS) district. As part of the city’s larger educational system, the school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic foundation for young learners, emphasizing literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development. The school serves as a local hub for the community, striving to create an inclusive environment that supports a diverse student body through the resources and curriculum standards established by the district.

By operating under the umbrella of the Boston Public Schools, the John Winthrop School benefits from the district’s wide array of educational programs, teacher professional development, and support services. The school focuses on preparing students for success in middle school and beyond by fostering a structured classroom setting and encouraging active family engagement. Families interested in enrollment, specific school policies, or current academic initiatives can find updated information and resources through the official Boston Public Schools website.
226
Total Students
24.5
Full-Time Teachers
9.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Winthrop Elementary School
Demographic Student Count
White8
Hispanic86
Black114
Asian6
Two or More9
American Indian2
Pacific Islander1
  • Black
    114 (50.4%)
  • Hispanic
    86 (38.1%)
  • Two or More
    9 (4.0%)
  • White
    8 (3.5%)
  • Asian
    6 (2.7%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.9%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.4%)
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)635-8379
Website: http://www.bostonpublicschools.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 226
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 17
Kindergarten 28
Grade 1 40
Grade 2 38
Grade 3 32
Grade 4 28
Grade 5 21
Grade 6 22

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Winthrop Elementary School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten17
Kindergarten28
Grade 140
Grade 238
Grade 332
Grade 428
Grade 521
Grade 622
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Winthrop Elementary School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female11852.2%
Male10847.8%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)