McKay K-8 School

122 Cottage Street
East Boston, MA 02128

www.bostonpublicschools.org

640 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

The Donald McKay K-8 School is a public school located in the East Boston neighborhood of Massachusetts, operating as part of the Boston Public Schools (BPS) district. Situated on Cottage Street, the school serves a diverse student population, reflecting the vibrant and multicultural character of the surrounding East Boston community. As a K-8 institution, it provides a continuous educational environment that supports students from their early elementary years through their transition into high school.

The school is committed to the BPS mission of ensuring all students have access to high-quality academic opportunities and holistic support. Through its integration with the district’s broader resources, the Donald McKay School emphasizes core curriculum standards while fostering a learning environment that encourages student engagement and community involvement. Families interested in specific school programs, enrollment procedures, or current initiatives can find detailed information through the official Boston Public Schools website.

640

Total Students

67.2

Full-Time Teachers

9.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McKay K-8 School
Demographic	Student Count
White	49
Hispanic	559
Black	21
Asian	6
Two or More	4
American Indian	1

Hispanic
559 (87.3%)
White
49 (7.7%)
Black
21 (3.3%)
Asian
6 (0.9%)
Two or More
4 (0.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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)635-8510
Website:	http://www.bostonpublicschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	640
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	67.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.5
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 19

Kindergarten 43

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 69

Grade 6 64

Grade 7 96

Grade 8 82

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for McKay K-8 School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	19
Kindergarten	43
Grade 1	54
Grade 2	70
Grade 3	70
Grade 4	73
Grade 5	69
Grade 6	64
Grade 7	96
Grade 8	82

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for McKay K-8 School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	319	49.8%
Male	321	50.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)