Ellis Elementary School

www.bostonpublicschools.org

391 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

The David A. Ellis School, located at 302 Walnut Avenue in the Roxbury neighborhood of Boston, is an educational facility operating under the jurisdiction of the Boston Public Schools (BPS) system. Situated in a historic part of the city, the school serves the local community by providing public education tailored to the needs of its diverse urban student population. As part of the larger Boston Public Schools district, the school follows the district’s overarching academic standards, curriculum frameworks, and educational policies aimed at fostering student achievement and equity.

The school’s presence in Roxbury reflects the district's commitment to maintaining accessible neighborhood schools that serve as anchors for local families. While specific program offerings or focus areas can evolve based on district initiatives, the school generally adheres to the BPS mission of preparing students for success in college, career, and life. For current information regarding school leadership, specific grade-level configurations, or enrollment procedures, families and community members are encouraged to visit the official Boston Public Schools website.

391

Total Students

31.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ellis Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	14
Hispanic	256
Black	111
Two or More	9
American Indian	1

Hispanic
256 (65.5%)
Black
111 (28.4%)
White
14 (3.6%)
Two or More
9 (2.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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)635-8257
Website:	http://www.bostonpublicschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	391
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
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 32

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 48

Grade 6 26

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Ellis Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	32
Kindergarten	58
Grade 1	60
Grade 2	63
Grade 3	55
Grade 4	49
Grade 5	48
Grade 6	26

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Ellis Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	197	50.4%
Male	194	49.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)