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Tynan Elementary School

650 E Fourth Street, South Boston, MA 02127 · (617) 635-8641 · Suffolk County
GRADES PK–06ELEMENTARY11-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL227 STUDENTS
Enrollment
227
Elementary
DISTRICT 360 · STATE 381
Student : Teacher
8.7:1
26 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 10.2:1 · STATE 12.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
21
Kindergarten
28
Grade 1
26
Grade 2
32
Grade 3
30
Grade 4
35
Grade 5
25
Grade 6
30
Student demographics
White
3214%
DISTRICT 14% · STATE 51%
Hispanic
7734%
DISTRICT 45% · STATE 26%
Black
8638%
DISTRICT 29% · STATE 10%
Asian
188%
DISTRICT 8% · STATE 7%
Two+
136%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 5%
Pacific Islander
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
13559%
Female
9241%

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Test scores

MCAS 2024-25 . % Meeting or Exceeding Expectations
English Language Arts
17.0%
MA avg 43.8% . -6.0pp since 2016
Math
12.0%
MA avg 42.2% . -12.0pp since 2016
Source: MCAS. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
227
-6 (-3%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
8.7:1
was 9.3:1
% White
14%
was 20%
% Hispanic
34%
was 27%
% Black
38%
was 39%
% Asian
8%
was 9%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Tynan Elementary School

Tynan Elementary School is one of the modestly sized elementary campuss in South Boston, Massachusetts, part of Boston, with 227 students on its rolls from grades pre-K through 6. That puts it 40% smaller than the typical public school in Massachusetts, which averages around 381 students.

Across the 109 schools in Boston (46,437 students total), Tynan Elementary School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Tynan Elementary School lists that the largest single group is Black at 38%, but no single group is in the majority. Other groups include 34% Hispanic, 14% White, 8% Asian, 6% multiracial. The wider county runs roughly 18% Black, putting the school's mix considerably more Black than the area baseline.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Staff filings list 26 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 8.7:1 students per teacher. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 12.2:1, putting Tynan Elementary School tighter than the state norm the norm.

Across the wider county, Suffolk County reports that median household income runs about $95,631, about 51% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 11%. Tynan Elementary School is one of 157 public schools in Suffolk County (combined enrollment of about 75,679 students).

Excel High School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.3 miles from this campus. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around Tynan Elementary School.

The campus sits in a city-core setting.

Over the past 7-year window. Tynan Elementary School's enrollment has contracted 3% since 2018, when it stood at 233 (now 227). The Hispanic share of enrollment increased from 27% to 34% over that span.

Within the allk12 community for this school, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

Suffolk County at a glance

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Population
785,121
Census ACS
Median income
$95,631
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
51%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
157
75,679 students

Quick facts

School name
Tynan Elementary School
District
Boston
Address
650 E Fourth Street, South Boston, MA 02127
Phone
(617) 635-8641
County
Suffolk County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–06
Total enrollment
227
Teachers (FTE)
26
Student–teacher ratio
8.7:1
Locale
11-City: Large
NCES ID
250279000275
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Tynan Elementary School
What is the total enrollment at Tynan Elementary School?
Tynan Elementary School enrolls approximately 227 students in grades PK-06.
Is Tynan Elementary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Tynan Elementary School is an elementary school covering grades PK-06.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tynan Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Tynan Elementary School is approximately 8.7:1 (26 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at Tynan Elementary School?
Student demographics at Tynan Elementary School are roughly 14% White, 34% Hispanic, 38% Black, 8% Asian, 6% Two or more.
Who oversees Tynan Elementary School?
Tynan Elementary School is overseen by Boston in Suffolk County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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