- Enrollment
- 2,424
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mattapan, MA
Chittick Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Chittick Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 250279000255
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chittick Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Massachusetts schools.
- #1 of 6
- schools in Mattapan · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.6:1
- small classes for Massachusetts
- 248
- students enrolled
Chittick Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chittick Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 schools in Mattapan, MA.
School address
District: Boston · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250279000255 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Chittick Elementary School held near 228 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.8 → 26.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 250279000255 · Mattapan, MA Other · SMALL · TRAD
248 enr · 8.6:1 · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Boston Latin School (2,424 students)
Chittick Elementary School held near 228 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.8 → 26.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Chittick Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Boston Latin S
Boston Latin School
2,424 students
- Boston Latin A
Boston Latin Academy
1,693 students
- O'bryant Schoo
O'bryant School of Math & Science
1,509 students
- East Boston Hi
East Boston High School
1,252 students
- Madison Park T
Madison Park Technical Vocational High School
1,121 students
- This school 248
Chittick Elementary School
248 students
What this shows Chittick Elementary School reports 248 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chittick Elementary School compares
Chittick Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.6:1 | ▼ 30% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 248 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.6:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
248
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
8.6:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 8% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$36,906
per pupil, district-wide
- above Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 57.7%
Hispanic or Latino 33.9%
White 5.2%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 57.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.9, Chittick Elementary School is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Boston reports $36,906 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chittick Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Latin School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boston Latin Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| O'bryant School of Math & Science | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Boston High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison Park Technical Vocational High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chittick Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,693
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,509
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,252
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,121
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar other schools in Mattapan
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Mattahunt Elementary School
Standard public school
581 students 10.8:1 students per teacher
Young Achievers K-8 School
Alternative education program
489 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Taylor Elementary School
Standard public school
358 students 9.2:1 students per teacher
Ellisonparks Early Education School
Standard public school
190 students 10.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~248 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chittick Elementary School
How many students attend Chittick Elementary School?
Chittick Elementary School has 248 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mattapan, MA. CCD year-over-year: 232 (2022-23) → 228 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chittick Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chittick Elementary School is 8.6:1, which is 30% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 45% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chittick Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Chittick Elementary School is African American at 57.7% of enrollment, in Mattapan, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chittick Elementary School?
Chittick Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Chittick Elementary School rank among schools in Mattapan?
By Resource Investment Index, Chittick Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 schools in Mattapan, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mattapan on the city page.
What other schools are in Boston?
Besides Chittick Elementary School, Boston also operates Boston Latin School (2,424 students), Boston Latin Academy (1,693 students), and O'bryant School of Math & Science (1,509 students). See the Boston district page for the complete list.