Clap Elementary School

35 Harvest Street
Dorchester, MA 02125
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 130 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Clap Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 130 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : Bottom 50% in MA
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Clap Elementary School's student population of 130 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
130 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Clap Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clap Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
#1529 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Clap Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11-19%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Clap Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11-19%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Clap Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Clap Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
7%
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Hispanic
42%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Clap Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
34%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Clap Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
13%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Clap Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Clap Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Massachusetts.
0.69
This chart displays the diversity score of Clap Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Clap Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Clap Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Clap Elementary School's ranking?
Clap Elementary School is ranked #1529 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Clap Elementary School often compared to?
Clap Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Russell Elementary School, Everett Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Clap Elementary School?
130 students attend Clap Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Clap Elementary School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clap Elementary School?
Clap Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Clap Elementary School offer ?
Clap Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Clap Elementary School part of?
Clap Elementary School is part of Boston School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 130 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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