Boston Teachers Union K-8 Pilot

25 Walk Hill Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

www.bostonpublicschools.org

249 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

The Boston Teachers Union (BTU) School, located in the Jamaica Plain neighborhood of Boston, is a unique K-8 pilot school within the Boston Public Schools district. Established through a collaborative partnership between the Boston Teachers Union and the school district, the institution is designed to serve as a model for educational innovation, focusing on providing a rigorous, student-centered curriculum. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to learning, blending academic excellence with a strong commitment to social-emotional development and community engagement.

A defining characteristic of the BTU School is its democratic governance model, which gives teachers and staff a significant voice in school-wide decision-making and curriculum design. This collaborative environment fosters a tight-knit school culture where educators, families, and students work closely together to create an inclusive atmosphere. By prioritizing personalized learning paths and maintaining a focus on the "whole child," the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for long-term success while serving as a testing ground for best practices in urban education.

249

Total Students

28.8

Full-Time Teachers

8.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Boston Teachers Union K-8 Pilot
Demographic	Student Count
White	62
Hispanic	101
Black	55
Asian	4
Two or More	25
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
101 (40.6%)
White
62 (24.9%)
Black
55 (22.1%)
Two or More
25 (10.0%)
Asian
4 (1.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)
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)635-7717
Website:	http://www.bostonpublicschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	249
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.6
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 17

Kindergarten 28

Grade 1 26

Grade 2 25

Grade 3 27

Grade 4 27

Grade 5 25

Grade 6 23

Grade 7 17

Grade 8 34

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Boston Teachers Union K-8 Pilot
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	17
Kindergarten	28
Grade 1	26
Grade 2	25
Grade 3	27
Grade 4	27
Grade 5	25
Grade 6	23
Grade 7	17
Grade 8	34

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Boston Teachers Union K-8 Pilot
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	130	52.2%
Male	119	47.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)