Trotter Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Dorchester, Massachusetts 02121 · Boston
#903 of 1,009 elementary schools in Massachusetts
#38053 of 50,301 nationally
About Trotter Elementary School
Trotter Elementary School is a public elementary located in Dorchester, in the Boston school district of Massachusetts, United States. It caters for Grades PK–6. In 2025 it enrolled 352 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 30.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 903rd of 1,009 ranked elementary schools in Massachusetts. Its strongest component is students per teacher (88th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (15th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 352.
There are 30 schools in Dorchester; Trotter Elementary School ranks 14th of 27 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)25%
- Reading proficiency (30%)31%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)11.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Trotter Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 352
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 11.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 31%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 25%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Trotter Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Boston Latin Academy
Dorchester · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,693 students · 286 m away
Higginson Inclusion K0-2 School
Roxbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
154 students · 401 m away
Bridge Boston Charter School
Roxbury · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
329 students · 401 m away
Ellis Elementary School
Roxbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
391 students · 421 m away
Higginson-Lewis K-8 School
Roxbury · Public middle · Grades 3–8
213 students · 567 m away
Haynes Early Education Center
Roxbury Plain · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
168 students · 750 m away
Hernandez K-8 School
Roxbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
372 students · 857 m away
City on a Hill Charter Public School
Roxbury · Charter high · Grades 11–12
78 students · 893 m away
Greater Egleston High School
Roxbury · Public high · Grades 9–12
78 students · 947 m away
Winthrop Elementary School
Dorchester · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
226 students · 1.0 km away
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Crocker Farm Elementary
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Winship Elementary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Trotter Elementary School a good school?
Trotter Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 30.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #903 of 1,009 in Massachusetts. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Trotter Elementary School rank in Massachusetts?
Trotter Elementary School ranks #903 of 1,009 elementary schools in Massachusetts and #38053 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Trotter Elementary School?
Trotter Elementary School had 352 students in 2025.
Is Trotter Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Trotter Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Trotter Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Trotter Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.