Lyndon K-8 School

20 Mt. Vernon Street
West Roxbury, MA 02132

www.bostonpublicschools.org

512 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

The Lyndon Pilot School, located at 20 Mt. Vernon Street in West Roxbury, is a member of the Boston Public Schools district. As a pilot school, it operates with increased autonomy in areas such as budget, staffing, and curriculum, allowing it to tailor its educational approach to the specific needs of its student body. The school serves a diverse community of learners and is committed to fostering academic excellence, social-emotional growth, and a supportive learning environment.

The Lyndon emphasizes a well-rounded education, often integrating project-based learning and collaborative experiences to engage students. By leveraging its status as a pilot school, the Lyndon works to cultivate a strong school culture that encourages innovation and parental involvement. For families interested in specific programming, enrollment details, or the school’s academic mission, the official Boston Public Schools website provides comprehensive resources and contact information for the Lyndon.

512

Total Students

42.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lyndon K-8 School
Demographic	Student Count
White	297
Hispanic	120
Black	45
Asian	23
Two or More	26
American Indian	1

White
297 (58.0%)
Hispanic
120 (23.4%)
Black
45 (8.8%)
Two or More
26 (5.1%)
Asian
23 (4.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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)635-6824
Website:	http://www.bostonpublicschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	512
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
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 55

Kindergarten 62

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 59

Grade 6 48

Grade 7 28

Grade 8 30