Philbrick Elementary School

40 Philbrick Street
Roslindale, MA 02131

www.bostonpublicschools.org

131 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

The John D. Philbrick Elementary School is a public school located in the Roslindale neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts. As part of the Boston Public Schools (BPS) district, the school serves a diverse student population, typically focusing on foundational education for students in the elementary grade levels. It is situated in a residential area, reflecting its role as a neighborhood hub designed to serve local families within the Roslindale community.

Academically, the school follows the curriculum standards set by the Boston Public Schools, emphasizing core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. Like many schools in the district, the Philbrick School strives to foster an inclusive learning environment that supports social-emotional development alongside academic achievement. Families interested in specific school performance data, enrollment procedures, or current programmatic offerings are encouraged to visit the official Boston Public Schools website or contact the school administration directly.

131

Total Students

13.3

Full-Time Teachers

9.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Philbrick Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	27
Hispanic	52
Black	42
Asian	1
Two or More	9

Hispanic
52 (39.7%)
Black
42 (32.1%)
White
27 (20.6%)
Two or More
9 (6.9%)
Asian
1 (0.8%)

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)635-8069
Website:	http://www.bostonpublicschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	131
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.8
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 11

Kindergarten 19

Grade 1 19

Grade 2 21

Grade 3 15

Grade 4 16

Grade 5 12

Grade 6 18

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Philbrick Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	11
Kindergarten	19
Grade 1	19
Grade 2	21
Grade 3	15
Grade 4	16
Grade 5	12
Grade 6	18

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Philbrick Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	68	51.9%
Male	63	48.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)