JOSEPH DEMELLO

Joseph Demello is a public elementary school that is part of the Dartmouth school district, located in South Dartmouth, MA with about 432 students offering grade levels from 1st Grade to 5th Grade. With about 28 teachers, Joseph Demello has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Joseph Demello Elementary School is a public school located in South Dartmouth, Massachusetts, serving students as part of the Dartmouth Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By integrating a rigorous curriculum with dedicated instructional practices, the school aims to prepare children for success in their future educational endeavors while encouraging them to become active, responsible members of their community.

Beyond the classroom, Joseph Demello focuses on building strong partnerships between educators, families, and the wider Dartmouth community. The school promotes a culture of collaboration and inclusivity, utilizing various resources and extracurricular opportunities to engage students' interests and talents. With a strong emphasis on character development and student-centered learning, the school remains a vital pillar of the Dartmouth community, dedicated to helping each student reach their full potential in a safe and nurturing atmosphere.

For more information, contact Joseph Demello at (508) 996-6750 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

654 Dartmouth Street
South Dartmouth, MA 02748
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JOSEPH DEMELLO is a public school in South Dartmouth, MA with about 432 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Massachusetts

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Dartmouth
Total Students:
432
Teachers:
28.64
NSLP Status:1
Missing
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 432 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending JOSEPH DEMELLO is predominantly White, representing about 89% of the student body.

White
89.4%
Two or more races
5.6%
Hispanic/Latino
3.7%
Black or African American
0.9%
Asian
0.5%

Female
48.4%
Male
51.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.