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#978 of 1,793 schools in MA
O'donnell Elementary School
Elementary School · Boston
33 Trenton Street, East Boston, MA 02128
Enrollment
275
Student-Teacher
12:1
Score
6.0
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
275
Student-Teacher
12:1
Score
6.0
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Massachusetts schools
#978 of 1,793
In East Boston
#9 of 12
public schools
In district
#55 of 109
Boston
School environment
7.0 / 10
Very Good
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O'donnell Elementary School
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About O'donnell Elementary School
O'donnell Elementary School is a public elementary school in East Boston, MA, part of Boston. O'donnell Elementary School serves approximately 275 students, and covers grades Pre-K-6th, and has a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. O'donnell Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #978 of 1,793 schools in MA.
Structured state assessment records for O'donnell Elementary School show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 6.0 · Average
- District avg 6.7
- MA avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
38% of students at O'donnell Elementary School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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O'donnell Elementary School — Students at O'donnell Elementary School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)
Based on 92 test records from MA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.4/10.
How O'donnell Elementary School Compares
See how O'donnell Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
33 Trenton Street, East Boston, MA 02128
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering O'donnell Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. East Boston Early Education Center (rated 9.8/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Eliot K-8 Innovation School (rated 9.7/10, 1.1 miles away, in nearby Boston), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Alighieri Dante Montessori School (rated 9.6/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in East Boston, see our East Boston schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Mario Umana Academy East Boston | 0.1 mi | 5.5 |
| East Boston High School East Boston | 0.3 mi | 4.7 |
| Otis Elementary School East Boston | 0.3 mi | 8.5 |
| Alighieri Dante Montessori School East Boston | 0.5 mi | 9.6 |
| EAST BOSTON CENTRAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL East Boston | 0.5 mi | 6.1 |
| Kennedy Patrick J Elementary School East Boston | 0.4 mi | 7.4 |
| East Boston Early Education Center East Boston | 0.6 mi | 9.8 |
| McKay K-8 School East Boston | 0.6 mi | 4.8 |
| Shurtleff Early Childhood Chelsea | 0.8 mi | 4.5 |
| Adams Elementary School East Boston | 0.9 mi | 6.9 |
| Phoenix Academy Charter Public High School Chelsea Chelsea | 1.0 mi | 6.3 |
| Eugene Wright Science and Technology Academy Chelsea | 1.1 mi | 6.3 |
| Joseph A. Browne School Chelsea | 1.1 mi | 6.1 |
| SEAPORT ACADEMY Chelsea | 1.1 mi | — |
| Clark Avenue School Chelsea | 1.3 mi | 4.3 |
| Eliot K-8 Innovation School Boston | 1.1 mi | 9.7 |
| Harvard-Kent Elementary School Charlestown | 1.0 mi | 7.8 |
| Excel Academy Charter School East Boston | 1.0 mi | 8.4 |
| ST JOHN SCHOOL Boston | 1.2 mi | 6.1 |
| Chelsea High Chelsea | 1.5 mi | 4.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 02128 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$92,079
Median Home Value
$680,000
Median Rent
$2,009/mo
Population
44,124
College Educated
38.2%
Homeownership
28.6%
Avg Commute
32.3 min
Poverty Rate
14.3%
Median Age
34.9
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|---|---|
| Benjamin J Phelps Agawam, MA | 6.0 |
| Glenwood Springfield, MA | 6.0 |
| Greenmont Avenue Dracut, MA | 6.0 |
| James Fitzgerald Elementary School Waltham, MA | 6.0 |
| Ralph Talbot South Weymouth, MA | 6.0 |
| Tynan Elementary School South Boston, MA | 6.0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about O'donnell Elementary School
What grades does O'donnell Elementary School serve?
O'donnell Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend O'donnell Elementary School?
O'donnell Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 275 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at O'donnell Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at O'donnell Elementary School is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does O'donnell Elementary School rank in MA?
O'donnell Elementary School ranks #978 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is O'donnell Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
O'donnell Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at O'donnell Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, O'donnell Elementary School has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is O'donnell Elementary School a charter school?
No, O'donnell Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is O'donnell Elementary School a Title I school?
No, O'donnell Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 275
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Suffolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.2%
- Phone
- (617) 635-8454
Resources & Links
District
Boston- District Enrollment
- 45,742
- Schools in District
- 109
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $37,200
- District Rank
- #55 of 109
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