Thomas R Rodman

www.newbedfordschools.org/

210 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Thomas R. Rodman Elementary School is a public elementary school located in the South End of New Bedford, Massachusetts. Part of the New Bedford Public Schools district, the school serves a diverse student population, typically ranging from kindergarten through grade 5. Its location on Mill Street places it within an established residential neighborhood, functioning as a localized hub for primary education where the curriculum aligns with state standards, focusing on core subjects such as English Language Arts, mathematics, science, and social studies.

The school is characterized by its commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. Like other schools in the New Bedford district, Rodman utilizes a variety of instructional strategies and support services designed to meet the needs of a wide range of learners, including those receiving special education services or English language development. Through community engagement and a focus on building foundational skills, the school aims to prepare its students for successful transitions to middle school and beyond.

210

Total Students

18.1

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thomas R Rodman
Demographic	Student Count
White	92
Hispanic	83
Black	24
Asian	2
Two or More	9

White
92 (43.8 %)
Hispanic
83 (39.5 %)
Black
24 (11.4 %)
Two or More
9 (4.3 %)
Asian
2 (1.0 %)

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/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	210
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
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

Kindergarten 34

Grade 1 36

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 30

Grade 4 35

Grade 5 35

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Thomas R Rodman
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	34
Grade 1	36
Grade 2	40
Grade 3	30
Grade 4	35
Grade 5	35

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Thomas R Rodman
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	100	47.6%
Male	110	52.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)