WILLIAM H TAYLOR
William H Taylor is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the New Bedford school district, located in New Bedford, MA with about 262 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 17 teachers, William H Taylor 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.
The William H. Taylor Elementary School, located at 71 Portland Street in New Bedford, Massachusetts, is a public elementary school serving students in the local community. As part of the New Bedford Public Schools district, the institution is committed to providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic growth, social development, and personal responsibility. The school functions as a community hub, focusing on creating a supportive and inclusive environment where students from diverse backgrounds can thrive through structured curriculum and enrichment activities.
The school's philosophy centers on fostering student success by maintaining strong connections between the classroom, families, and the surrounding New Bedford area. By utilizing the resources of the larger district, the Taylor School aims to prepare its students for the challenges of middle school and beyond by prioritizing core subjects like literacy and mathematics while encouraging positive behavioral standards. For families seeking specific information regarding current school policies, academic calendars, or administrative contact details, the school maintains an official presence through its district website.
For more information, contact William H Taylor 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 02744
(508) 997-4511
WILLIAM H TAYLOR is a public Title I school in New Bedford, MA with about 262 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Massachusetts
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- New Bedford
- Total Students:
- 262
- Teachers:
- 17.84
- 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 262 students
- White
- 65.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 19.1%
- Black or African American
- 9.2%
- Two or more races
- 6.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 50.0%
- Male
- 50.0%
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.