- Enrollment
- 2,424
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Boston, MA
Hurley K-8 School
Federal NCES profile for Hurley K-8 School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 250279000272
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hurley K-8 School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Massachusetts schools.
- #11 of 11
- schools in Boston · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.4:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 335
- students enrolled
Hurley K-8 School has class sizes larger than 73% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hurley K-8 School ranks #11 of 11 schools in Boston, MA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Hurley K-8 School held near 349 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.7 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 250279000272 · Boston, MA Other · SMALL · TRAD
335 enr · 13.4:1 · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Boston Latin School (2,424 students)
Hurley K-8 School held near 349 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.7 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Hurley K-8 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 335
Hurley K-8 School
335 students
What this shows Hurley K-8 School reports 335 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hurley K-8 School compares
Hurley K-8 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 | 13.4:1 | ▲ 9% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 335 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
335
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.7%
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 + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 66.8%
White 22.2%
African American 6.0%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.0, Hurley K-8 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 Hurley K-8 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Boston High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madison Park Technical Vocational High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hurley K-8 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 Boston
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Boston Latin School
Standard public school
2,424 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Match Charter Public School
Standard public school
1,189 students 9.5:1 students per teacher
Eliot K-8 Innovation School
Standard public school
784 students 14:1 students per teacher
Quincy Elementary School
Standard public school
731 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
English High School
Standard public school
720 students 12:1 students per teacher
Up Academy Charter School of Dorchester
Standard public school
640 students 10.8:1 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 (~335 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hurley K-8 School
How many students attend Hurley K-8 School?
Hurley K-8 School has 335 students enrolled. It is a public school in Boston, MA. CCD year-over-year: 352 (2022-23) → 349 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hurley K-8 School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hurley K-8 School is 13.4:1, which is 9% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hurley K-8 School?
The largest demographic group at Hurley K-8 School is Hispanic or Latino at 66.8% of enrollment, in Boston, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hurley K-8 School?
Hurley K-8 School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Hurley K-8 School rank among schools in Boston?
By Resource Investment Index, Hurley K-8 School ranks #11 of 11 schools in Boston, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Boston on the city page.
What other schools are in Boston?
Besides Hurley K-8 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.