Kennedy Patrick J Elementary School
279 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
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).
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| Hispanic | 257 |
| Black | 8 |
| Two or More | 2 |
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Hispanic257 (92.1%)
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White12 (4.3%)
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Black8 (2.9%)
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Two or More2 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 19 |
| Kindergarten | 34 |
| Grade 1 | 42 |
| Grade 2 | 41 |
| Grade 3 | 41 |
| Grade 4 | 39 |
| Grade 5 | 36 |
| Grade 6 | 27 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 129 | 46.2% |
| Male | 150 | 53.8% |
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