Mendell Elementary School

www.bostonpublicschools.org

309 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

The Ellis Mendell Elementary School, located at 164 School Street in the Roxbury neighborhood of Boston, is a public school operating under the jurisdiction of the Boston Public Schools (BPS) district. Serving a diverse urban community, the school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement for students in its surrounding area.

As part of the broader Boston Public Schools system, the Ellis Mendell School adheres to the district’s mission of preparing students for success in college, career, and life. The school typically focuses on providing a comprehensive curriculum that integrates core subjects with enrichment opportunities, aiming to support the unique needs of its student body while maintaining the standards and resources provided by the city's public education infrastructure. For specific details regarding current academic programs, enrollment procedures, or school-wide initiatives, families are encouraged to visit the official Boston Public Schools website.

309

Total Students

29.4

Full-Time Teachers

10.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mendell Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	77
Hispanic	114
Black	80
Asian	12
Two or More	24
American Indian	1

Hispanic
114 (37.0%)
Black
80 (26.0%)
White
77 (25.0%)
Two or More
24 (7.8%)
Asian
12 (3.9%)
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)635-8234
Website:	http://www.bostonpublicschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	309
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.5
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 24

Kindergarten 38

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 38

Grade 6 39

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Mendell Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	24
Kindergarten	38
Grade 1	41
Grade 2	41
Grade 3	43
Grade 4	45
Grade 5	38
Grade 6	39

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Mendell Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	136	44%
Male	172	55.7%
Not Specified	1	0.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)