Alfred J Gomes

286 S Second Street
New Bedford, MA 02740

www.newbedfordschools.org/elementary/gomes.htm

496 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Alfred J. Gomes Elementary School, located on South Second Street in New Bedford, Massachusetts, is a public elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through grade five. As part of the New Bedford Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of essential life skills. The school community strives to provide a rigorous curriculum that meets state standards while addressing the diverse needs and cultural backgrounds of its student population.

The school is known for its commitment to community engagement and partnership with families to ensure student success. Through a variety of programs, extracurricular activities, and a focus on inclusive education, Alfred J. Gomes aims to prepare its students to become responsible, life-long learners. By providing a structured and welcoming atmosphere, the school works to empower its students to achieve their full potential and prepare them for the transition to middle school and beyond.

496

Total Students

48.3

Full-Time Teachers

10.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Alfred J Gomes
Demographic	Student Count
White	63
Hispanic	355
Black	60
Asian	1
Two or More	14
American Indian	3

Hispanic
355 (71.6 %)
White
63 (12.7 %)
Black
60 (12.1 %)
Two or More
14 (2.8 %)
American Indian
3 (0.6 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	New Bedford
Phone:	(508)997-4511
Website:	http://www.newbedfordschools.org/elementary/gomes.htm
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	496
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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

Pre-Kindergarten 12

Kindergarten 89

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 70