Jireh Swift

2203 Acushnet Avenue
New Bedford, MA 02745

swift.newbedfordschools.org/

226 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Jireh Swift Elementary School, located on Acushnet Avenue in New Bedford, Massachusetts, is a public elementary school serving the local community as part of the New Bedford Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of fundamental skills for its diverse student body.

The school’s mission focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience that prepares students for success in later grades and beyond. Through a combination of rigorous curriculum standards, community engagement, and a dedicated staff, Jireh Swift strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. Families and community members can find additional resources, school news, and updates on district policies through their official website.

226

Total Students

20.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jireh Swift
Demographic	Student Count
White	132
Hispanic	62
Black	18
Asian	2
Two or More	10
American Indian	2

White
132 (58.4 %)
Hispanic
62 (27.4 %)
Black
18 (8.0 %)
Two or More
10 (4.4 %)
Asian
2 (0.9 %)
American Indian
2 (0.9 %)

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://swift.newbedfordschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	226
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
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 50

Kindergarten 34

Grade 1 36

Grade 2 29

Grade 3 31

Grade 4 23

Grade 5 23

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Jireh Swift
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	50
Kindergarten	34
Grade 1	36
Grade 2	29
Grade 3	31
Grade 4	23
Grade 5	23

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Jireh Swift
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	122	54%
Male	104	46%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)