Joseph Demello

654 Dartmouth Street
South Dartmouth, MA 02748

www.dartmouth.school

351 Students

Elementary School 1st - 5th

School Overview

Joseph DeMello Elementary School is a public school located in South Dartmouth, Massachusetts, serving students as part of the Dartmouth Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By integrating a rigorous curriculum with dedicated instructional practices, the school aims to prepare children for success in their future educational endeavors while encouraging them to become active, responsible members of their community.

Beyond the classroom, Joseph DeMello focuses on building strong partnerships between educators, families, and the wider Dartmouth community. The school promotes a culture of collaboration and inclusivity, utilizing various resources and extracurricular opportunities to engage students' interests and talents. With a strong emphasis on character development and student-centered learning, the school remains a vital pillar of the Dartmouth community, dedicated to helping each student reach their full potential in a safe and nurturing atmosphere.

351

Total Students

27.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Joseph Demello
Demographic	Student Count
White	299
Hispanic	18
Black	6
Asian	4
Two or More	22
American Indian	1

White
299 (85.4 %)
Two or More
22 (6.3 %)
Hispanic
18 (5.1 %)
Black
6 (1.7 %)
Asian
4 (1.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Dartmouth
Phone:	(508)996-6750
Website:	http://www.dartmouth.school
Grade Range:	1st - 5th
Total Students:	351
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
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

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 84

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Joseph Demello
Grade	Student Count
Grade 1	64
Grade 2	64
Grade 3	68
Grade 4	71
Grade 5	84

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Joseph Demello
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	176	50.1%
Male	174	49.6%
Not Specified	1	0.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)

Andrew B. Cushman School

Dartmouth

131 Students

746 Dartmouth Street
Dartmouth, MA 02748 (0.5 miles away)

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