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Sumner Elementary School

📍 Roslindale, Massachusetts Public

576

👥 Total Enrollment

Students enrolled

11.3:1

📏 Student–Teacher Ratio

Better than US avg (~16:1)

Pre-K–6

🎓 Grade Levels

8 active grades

50.8

👩‍🏫 Full-Time Teachers

FTE certified faculty

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Sumner Elementary School, an elementary public school serving grades Pre-K–6 in Roslindale, Massachusetts, with 576 students and a student-teacher ratio of 11.3:1. Data: NCES 2024-2025.

📖 Academic Overview & Key Context

Located in Roslindale, Massachusetts, Sumner Elementary School is a regular public school serving students from grades Pre-K–6. The school operates within the Boston in Suffolk County. With a current reported enrollment of 576 students, it provides a smaller, close-knit learning environment designed to support academic and personal growth.

In terms of academic staffing and instructional attention, Sumner Elementary School maintains a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.3:1. This favorable ratio is lower than the typical national public school average of approximately 16:1, offering opportunities for individualized guidance and collaborative classroom engagement. The campus educational team includes approximately 50.8 full-time equivalent (FTE) classroom teachers and certified instructional personnel.

Reflecting the multicultural fabric of Roslindale, the student body at Sumner Elementary School represents diverse backgrounds. The most represented ethnic demographics include Hispanic (48.8%), White (27.1%), Black or African American (16%). This diverse mix contributes to a rich campus experience that prepares students for higher education and global careers.

👥 Student Demographics & Diversity

Official NCES reported race and ethnicity breakdown

576 Students reported

Hispanic 48.8%

281 enrolled students

White 27.1%

156 enrolled students

Black / African American 16%

92 enrolled students

Two or more races 6.1%

35 enrolled students

Asian 1.7%

10 enrolled students

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

2 enrolled students

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0%

0 enrolled students

⚧ Gender Distribution Total 576

👦 Male 54% (311) 👧 Female 46% (265)

📊 Enrollment by Grade Level

Student distribution across all enrolled grade levels

8 Grade Levels

Pre-K

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School facts

Address 15 Basile Street, Roslindale, MA 02131

Phone (617) 635-8131

School district Boston

County Suffolk County

Grades Pre-K–6

Students 576 students

Student–teacher ratio 11.3:1

Full-time teachers 50.8

Community type City: Large

Level Elementary

Type Public

Virtual Not virtual

Coordinates 42.28642, -71.12687

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NCES school ID 250279000214

School year 2024-2025

Source NCES

📍 Location

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15 Basile Street

Roslindale, MA 02131 Suffolk County

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

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What grades are taught at Sumner Elementary School? +

Sumner Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K–6. The school curriculum is structured specifically for these grade levels in accordance with Massachusetts state educational standards.

How many students attend Sumner Elementary School? +

According to official National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) records, Sumner Elementary School has a total reported enrollment of 576 students.