- Enrollment
- 2,424
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mattapan, MA
Mattahunt Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mattahunt Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 250279002874
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mattahunt Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median.
- #5 of 6
- schools in Mattapan · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.8:1
- students per teacher
- 581
- students enrolled
Mattahunt Elementary School has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mattahunt Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 schools in Mattapan, MA.
School address
District: Boston · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250279002874 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Mattahunt Elementary School grew from 483 students in 2022-23 to 512 in 2023-24 (+6.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 55.0 → 52.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+29 students YoY 250279002874 · Mattapan, MA Other · MID · TRAD
581 enr · 10.8:1 · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Boston Latin School (2,424 students)
Mattahunt Elementary School grew from 483 students in 2022-23 to 512 in 2023-24 (+6.0%). Teacher FTE lost 55.0 → 52.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Mattahunt 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 581
Mattahunt Elementary School
581 students
What this shows Mattahunt Elementary School reports 581 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mattahunt Elementary School compares
Mattahunt Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.8:1 | ▼ 12% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 581 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
581
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 31% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.7%
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 + 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 70.6%
Hispanic or Latino 24.3%
Two or More 2.9%
White 1.2%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 70.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.1, Mattahunt Elementary School is less 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 Mattahunt 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 Mattahunt 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
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Mildred Avenue K-8 School
Standard public school
601 students 10.9:1 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
Chittick Elementary School
Standard public school
248 students 8.6:1 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 (~581 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mattahunt Elementary School
How many students attend Mattahunt Elementary School?
Mattahunt Elementary School has 581 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mattapan, MA. CCD year-over-year: 483 (2022-23) → 512 (2023-24), up 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mattahunt Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mattahunt Elementary School is 10.8:1, which is 12% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 31% 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 Mattahunt Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mattahunt Elementary School is African American at 70.6% of enrollment, in Mattapan, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mattahunt Elementary School?
Mattahunt Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Mattahunt Elementary School rank among schools in Mattapan?
By Resource Investment Index, Mattahunt Elementary School ranks #5 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 Mattahunt 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.