Henry L Higginson Elementary School serves 160 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
160 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
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Hispanic
34%
23%
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Black
63%
10%
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White
2%
56%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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![This chart displays the diversity score of Henry L Higginson Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of Henry L Higginson Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/37000/37291/henry-l-higginson-elementary-school-chart-bcJFo5v.png)
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Henry L Higginson Elementary School?
160 students attend Henry L Higginson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Henry L Higginson Elementary School students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Henry L Higginson Elementary School?
Henry L Higginson Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Henry L Higginson Elementary School offer ?
Henry L Higginson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Henry L Higginson Elementary School part of?
Henry L Higginson Elementary School is part of Boston School District.
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