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King Elementary School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–6
77 Lawrence Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02121 · (617) 635-8212 · Part of Boston School District
Students
464
Students per teacher
10:1
Setting
City
Grades
PK–6
What stands out about King Elementary School
- School Grade D: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 26 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 27 pts below the state
- Small classes: 10:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 15.5% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency11%
State average 36.7%
Reading / language arts22%
State average 49.3%
Location
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77 Lawrence Avenue, Dorchester
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K72
Kindergarten68
Grade 164
Grade 264
Grade 365
Grade 450
Grade 539
Grade 642
Enrollment over time
549’20
551’21
442’22
470’23
464’24
Down 15.5% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 50%Hispanic 42%White 5%Two or more races 3%Asian <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.