Enrollment
249
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 250279002687
Boston Teachers Union K-8 Pilot — Jamaica Plain, MA
Federal NCES profile for Boston Teachers Union K-8 Pilot, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 37/100.
👥 Class size 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 37
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Boston · Massachusetts
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 12.1:1 Massachusetts avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Boston Teachers Union K-8 Pilot compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Boston Teachers Union K-8 Pilot reports 249 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 22.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 12% above the Massachusetts state mean of 12.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 14% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 25.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Boston spends $47,393 per pupil district-wide, above the Massachusetts average of $28,509 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 62.0% from local sources (property taxes), 25.9% from the state, and 12.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Boston Teachers Union K-8 Pilot compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Massachusetts state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▲ 12% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 249 | top 20% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
— 12% above state mean
Top 78% in Massachusetts — lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
25.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$47,393
per pupil, district-wide
— above Massachusetts avg of $28,509
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 249 Top 20% in Massachusetts — larger than 80% of 1,831 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 22.0
Students per teacher 13.6:1 +12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 250279002687
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 40.6%
White 24.9%
African American 22.1%
Two or More 10.0%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 25.3%
In-school suspensions 4
Out-of-school suspensions 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Boston, which includes Boston Teachers Union K-8 Pilot.
$47,393
Per student
+66%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $28,509
+143%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 62.0%
State 25.9%
Federal 12.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,424
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,693
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,509
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,252
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,121
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
Similar other schools in Jamaica Plain
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Kennedy John F Elementary School
Standard public school
399 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Manning Elementary School
Standard public school
159 students 10:1 students per teacher
West Zone Early Learning Center
Standard public school
76 students 8.5:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
Why missing 10% of school matters and how it varies by district.
Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Boston Teachers Union K-8 Pilot
How many students attend Boston Teachers Union K-8 Pilot?
Boston Teachers Union K-8 Pilot has 249 students enrolled. It is a other school in Jamaica Plain, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Boston Teachers Union K-8 Pilot?
The student-teacher ratio at Boston Teachers Union K-8 Pilot is 13.6:1, which is 12% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.1:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Boston Teachers Union K-8 Pilot?
The largest demographic group at Boston Teachers Union K-8 Pilot is Hispanic or Latino at 40.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in Jamaica Plain, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Boston Teachers Union K-8 Pilot?
Boston Teachers Union K-8 Pilot has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.