Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower

1669 Dorchester Avenue
Dorchester, MA 02122

www.bostonpublicschools.org

196 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 1st

School Overview

The Dr. William Henderson Inclusion School (Lower Campus), located in Dorchester, Massachusetts, is a prominent member of the Boston Public Schools district. It is widely recognized for its commitment to an inclusive educational model, where students with and without disabilities learn together in the same classrooms. The school emphasizes a supportive, diverse environment that strives to meet the unique academic and social-emotional needs of all its students, fostering a culture of acceptance and community.

Academically, the Henderson Lower campus typically serves students in the early grades, focusing on foundational literacy, numeracy, and character development. By prioritizing differentiated instruction and collaborative teaching, the school aims to ensure that every student has equitable access to the curriculum. As part of the broader Boston Public Schools system, the Henderson Lower campus benefits from district resources and professional development initiatives designed to maintain high standards of teaching while celebrating the specific cultural and social diversity of the Dorchester neighborhood.

196

Total Students

25.3

Full-Time Teachers

7.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower
Demographic	Student Count
White	27
Hispanic	64
Black	55
Asian	29
Two or More	16
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
64 (32.7%)
Black
55 (28.1%)
Asian
29 (14.8%)
White
27 (13.8%)
Two or More
16 (8.2%)
Pacific Islander
5 (2.6%)

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)635-8725
Website:	http://www.bostonpublicschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 1st
Total Students:	196
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.7
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 65

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 67

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	65
Kindergarten	64
Grade 1	67

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	93	47.4%
Male	103	52.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)

UP Academy Charter School of Dorchester

Charter School 640 Students

35 Westville Street
Boston, MA 02124 (0.6 miles away)

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th