Kennedy Patrick J Elementary School

School Overview
The Patrick J. Kennedy Elementary School, located at 343 Saratoga Street in East Boston, is a public school operating under the jurisdiction of the Boston Public Schools (BPS) district. As part of one of the oldest public school systems in the United States, the school serves the diverse community of East Boston, providing educational services typically ranging from early childhood through the elementary grades. The institution is committed to the district’s mission of preparing students for success in college, career, and life by fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core academic standards and social-emotional growth.

Because it is integrated into the Boston Public Schools network, the Patrick J. Kennedy School benefits from district-wide resources, including standardized curriculum frameworks, specialized support for English Language Learners and students with disabilities, and various enrichment programs. The school plays a vital role in its neighborhood, functioning as a community hub that reflects the cultural and linguistic diversity of East Boston. Families interested in specific school performance data, enrollment procedures, or current academic initiatives can access detailed information through the official Boston Public Schools website at [www.bostonpublicschools.org](http://www.bostonpublicschools.org).
279
Total Students
25.6
Full-Time Teachers
10.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kennedy Patrick J Elementary School
Demographic Student Count
White12
Hispanic257
Black8
Two or More2
  • Hispanic
    257 (92.1%)
  • White
    12 (4.3%)
  • Black
    8 (2.9%)
  • Two or More
    2 (0.7%)
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)635-8466
Website: http://www.bostonpublicschools.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 279
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 25.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 19
Kindergarten 34
Grade 1 42
Grade 2 41
Grade 3 41
Grade 4 39
Grade 5 36
Grade 6 27

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Kennedy Patrick J Elementary School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten19
Kindergarten34
Grade 142
Grade 241
Grade 341
Grade 439
Grade 536
Grade 627
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Kennedy Patrick J Elementary School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female12946.2%
Male15053.8%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)