JAMES B CONGDON
James B Congdon is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the New Bedford school district, located in New Bedford, MA with about 336 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 24 teachers, James B Congdon 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.
James B. Congdon Elementary School, located on Hemlock Street in New Bedford, Massachusetts, is a public elementary school serving the local community as part of the New Bedford Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the preparation of students for success in their future educational endeavors.
The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while incorporating diverse instructional strategies to reach learners with varying needs. Beyond academics, Congdon Elementary places a strong value on community engagement and parental involvement, aiming to create a collaborative atmosphere where students feel valued and encouraged. Through its various programs and dedicated staff, the school strives to instill a lifelong love of learning and a strong sense of citizenship within its student body.
For more information, contact James B Congdon 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 02740-3120
(508) 997-4511
JAMES B CONGDON is a public Title I school in New Bedford, MA with about 336 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Massachusetts
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- New Bedford
- Total Students:
- 336
- Teachers:
- 24.21
- 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 336 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 40.2%
- White
- 36.9%
- Black or African American
- 13.7%
- Two or more races
- 7.7%
- Asian
- 0.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 52.4%
- Male
- 47.6%
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.