Hale Elementary School

www.bostonpublicschools.org

162 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

The Nathan Hale School, located at 51 Cedar Street in the Roxbury neighborhood of Boston, is a part of the Boston Public Schools (BPS) district. Historically serving as a foundational element of the local community, the school is situated in a vibrant, historic area of Boston. As a BPS institution, it operates under the district’s mission to provide equitable, high-quality education to a diverse student body, focusing on academic achievement, social-emotional development, and preparing students for success in a global society.

Like many schools within the Boston Public Schools system, Nathan Hale is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that reflects the unique needs of the Roxbury community. The school benefits from the district’s broad range of resources, including specialized curricula, student support services, and community partnerships. For the most current information regarding specific grade levels, academic programs, or enrollment procedures, families and community members are encouraged to visit the official Boston Public Schools website.

162

Total Students

15.2

Full-Time Teachers

10.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hale Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	24
Hispanic	33
Black	80
Asian	11
Two or More	13
American Indian	1

Black
80 (49.4%)
Hispanic
33 (20.4%)
White
24 (14.8%)
Two or More
13 (8.0%)
Asian
11 (6.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.6%)

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)635-8205
Website:	http://www.bostonpublicschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	162
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.7
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 18

Grade 1 21

Grade 2 22

Grade 3 23

Grade 4 22

Grade 5 22

Grade 6 23

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Hale Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	11
Kindergarten	18
Grade 1	21
Grade 2	22
Grade 3	23
Grade 4	22
Grade 5	22
Grade 6	23

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Hale Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	86	53.1%
Male	76	46.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)