IRWIN M. JACOBS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the New Bedford school district, located in New Bedford, MA with about 345 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 23 teachers, Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School 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.

Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School, located at 47 Emery Street in New Bedford, Massachusetts, is a vital part of the New Bedford Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student population, the school is named in honor of Dr. Irwin M. Jacobs, a renowned engineer, educator, and co-founder of Qualcomm, whose philanthropic support has significantly impacted the local community and the district’s educational landscape. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of critical thinking skills from an early age.

The school’s mission focuses on preparing students for future success by integrating rigorous curriculum standards with a commitment to inclusivity and community engagement. As part of the broader New Bedford school system, Jacobs Elementary works to provide its students with access to essential resources, technology-driven instruction, and various extracurricular opportunities designed to enrich the educational experience. By maintaining a strong partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding neighborhood, the school strives to create a collaborative atmosphere where every student is encouraged to reach their full potential within a safe and nurturing setting.

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