ALFRED J GOMES
Alfred J Gomes is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the New Bedford school district, located in New Bedford, MA with about 553 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 38 teachers, Alfred J Gomes has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
Alfred J. Gomes Elementary School, located on South Second Street in New Bedford, Massachusetts, is a public elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through grade five. As part of the New Bedford Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of essential life skills. The school community strives to provide a rigorous curriculum that meets state standards while addressing the diverse needs and cultural backgrounds of its student population.
The school is known for its commitment to community engagement and partnership with families to ensure student success. Through a variety of programs, extracurricular activities, and a focus on inclusive education, Alfred J. Gomes aims to prepare its students to become responsible, life-long learners. By providing a structured and welcoming atmosphere, the school works to empower its students to achieve their full potential and prepare them for the transition to middle school and beyond.
For more information, contact Alfred J Gomes at (508) 997-4511 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
New Bedford, MA 02740-5899
(508) 997-4511
ALFRED J GOMES is a public Title I school in New Bedford, MA with about 553 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Massachusetts
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- New Bedford
- Total Students:
- 553
- Teachers:
- 38.96
- NSLP Status:1
- Missing
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 553 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 64.6%
- White
- 18.4%
- Black or African American
- 12.5%
- Two or more races
- 3.8%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 47.9%
- Male
- 52.1%
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.