Alma del Mar Charter School

515 Belleville Ave
New Bedford, MA 02746

www.almadelmar.org

Charter School 1,038 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Alma del Mar Charter School, located in New Bedford, Massachusetts, is a tuition-free, K-8 public charter school dedicated to providing a rigorous academic experience that prepares students for success in college and beyond. The school is built on a foundation of high expectations, character development, and a strong partnership between educators and families. Its mission emphasizes the "Alma" (soul) of the student, focusing on both intellectual growth and the cultivation of personal integrity, community service, and civic responsibility.

The school is well-regarded for its extended school day and year, which allows for more personalized instruction and deep exploration of core subjects. By maintaining a small-school culture, Alma del Mar fosters a supportive environment where students are known by name and encouraged to reach their full potential. With a curriculum designed to challenge students through critical thinking and creative problem-solving, the school aims to bridge the achievement gap and empower graduates to become thoughtful, active contributors to their community.

1,038

Total Students

79.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Alma del Mar Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	210
Hispanic	626
Black	147
Asian	5
Two or More	45
American Indian	5

Hispanic
626 (60.3 %)
White
210 (20.2 %)
Black
147 (14.2 %)
Two or More
45 (4.3 %)
Asian
5 (0.5 %)
American Indian
5 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Alma del Mar Charter School (District)
Phone:	(774)206-6827
Website:	http://www.almadelmar.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	1,038
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	79.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 102

Grade 1 105

Grade 2 102

Grade 3 104

Grade 4 104

Grade 5 100

Grade 6 154

Grade 7 138

Grade 8 129

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Alma del Mar Charter School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	102
Grade 1	105
Grade 2	102
Grade 3	104
Grade 4	104
Grade 5	100
Grade 6	154
Grade 7	138
Grade 8	129

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Alma del Mar Charter School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	553	53.3%
Male	485	46.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)