- Enrollment
- 2,424
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mattapan, MA
Mildred Avenue K-8 School
Federal NCES profile for Mildred Avenue K-8 School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 250279002670
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mildred Avenue K-8 School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median.
- #4 of 6
- schools in Mattapan · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.9:1
- students per teacher
- 601
- students enrolled
Mildred Avenue K-8 School has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mildred Avenue K-8 School ranks #4 of 6 schools in Mattapan, MA.
School address
District: Boston · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250279002670 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Mildred Avenue K-8 School held near 590 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 55.5 → 57.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-28 students YoY 250279002670 · Mattapan, MA Other · MID · TRAD
601 enr · 10.9:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Boston Latin School (2,424 students)
Mildred Avenue K-8 School held near 590 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount). Teacher FTE added 55.5 → 57.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Mildred Avenue 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 601
Mildred Avenue K-8 School
601 students
What this shows Mildred Avenue K-8 School reports 601 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mildred Avenue K-8 School compares
Mildred Avenue 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 11% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 601 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
601
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 33% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.1%
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 + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 55.1%
Hispanic or Latino 36.6%
Two or More 3.8%
White 2.7%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 55.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.0, Mildred Avenue 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 Mildred Avenue 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 | 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 Mildred Avenue 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 Mattapan
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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
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 (~601 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mildred Avenue K-8 School
How many students attend Mildred Avenue K-8 School?
Mildred Avenue K-8 School has 601 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mattapan, MA. CCD year-over-year: 618 (2022-23) → 590 (2023-24), nearly flat (-28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mildred Avenue K-8 School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mildred Avenue K-8 School is 10.9:1, which is 11% 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 Mildred Avenue K-8 School?
The largest demographic group at Mildred Avenue K-8 School is African American at 55.1% of enrollment, in Mattapan, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mildred Avenue K-8 School?
Mildred Avenue K-8 School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Mildred Avenue K-8 School rank among schools in Mattapan?
By Resource Investment Index, Mildred Avenue K-8 School ranks #4 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 Mildred Avenue 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.