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Boston Renaissance Charter Public School

1415 Hyde Park Ave, Hyde Park, MA 02136Boston Renaissance Charter Public (District) →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–06Charter
922
Students
Total enrolled
$26,305
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 83% vs nat'l
11.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 27% vs nat'l
43/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 15% vs nat'l
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Large public school
Serves 922 students in grades PK–06 in Hyde Park, Massachusetts.
83% above average funding
District spends $26,305 per pupil, 83% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 43th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Boston Renaissance Charter Public School is a large elementary in Hyde Park, Massachusetts, serving grades PK–06 with 922 students. The district invests $26,305 per student — 83% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1.

Student Body & Demographics at Boston Renaissance Charter Public School

922
Total Students
11.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
—
Free Lunch
83
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–06) are served by this school
Gender Distribution434 male · 488 female
47%
53%
Male 47%Female 53%
Student Composition
37%
58%
White1%
Hispanic / Latino37%
Black58%
Multiracial4%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 250003900599

Academic Outcomes at Boston Renaissance Charter Public School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
43
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 43th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 43th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 02136

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$26,305Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$26,305
State avg
$28,509
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$11,574
Student Support$4,998
Administration$3,157
Operations$3,946
Other$2,630
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $26,305 spent per student, an estimated $11,653 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
76%
State government
8.3%
Local (property tax)
75.9%
Federal programs
15.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $26,305/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Charter school — may offer specialized curriculum or alternative teaching approaches
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 06
Location—
CountySuffolk County
CharterYes
VirtualNo
DistrictBoston Renaissance Charter Public (District) →
Phone: (617)357-0900
NCES ID: 250003900599
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Hyde Park seeking a charter elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Boston Renaissance Charter Public (District)
No other schools found
District School Rankings
Location
1415 Hyde Park Ave, Hyde Park, MA 02136
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.