JOHN B DEVALLES

John B Devalles is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the New Bedford school district, located in New Bedford, MA with about 389 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 25 teachers, John B Devalles 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.

John B. Devalles Elementary School, located on Katherine Street in New Bedford, Massachusetts, is a public elementary school serving students in the New Bedford Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. By focusing on fundamental literacy and numeracy skills, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for middle school and long-term academic success.

The school places a strong value on collaboration between educators, students, and families to create a safe and inclusive culture. Through its curriculum and extracurricular efforts, John B. Devalles strives to instill a love for learning while addressing the unique needs of its students. As part of the larger New Bedford school system, the institution utilizes district-wide resources and standards to ensure that every student has access to a comprehensive education designed to meet state benchmarks and promote equity in the classroom.

For more information, contact John B Devalles at (508) 997-4511 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.