- Enrollment
- 2,878
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Bedford, MA
Alfred J Gomes
Federal NCES profile for Alfred J Gomes, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 250843001326
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 82
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alfred J Gomes earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median.
- #9 of 15
- schools in New Bedford · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 623
- students enrolled
Alfred J Gomes has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alfred J Gomes ranks #9 of 15 schools in New Bedford, MA.
School address
District: New Bedford · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250843001326 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+114 students YoY
Alfred J Gomes grew from 496 students in 2022-23 to 610 in 2023-24 (+23.0%).
Teacher FTE added 48.3 → 55.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+114 students YoY 250843001326 · New Bedford, MA Other · MID · TRAD
623 enr · 13:1 · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: New Bedford High (2,878 students)
Alfred J Gomes grew from 496 students in 2022-23 to 610 in 2023-24 (+23.0%). Teacher FTE added 48.3 → 55.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Alfred J Gomes in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- New Bedford Hi
New Bedford High
2,878 students
- Normandin Midd 990
Normandin Middle School
990 students
- Keith Middle S 949
Keith Middle School
949 students
- Roosevelt Midd 759
Roosevelt Middle School
759 students
- Hayden/Mcfadde 748
Hayden/Mcfadden
748 students
- This school 623
Alfred J Gomes
623 students
What this shows Alfred J Gomes reports 623 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alfred J Gomes compares
Alfred J Gomes is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▲ 6% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 623 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
623
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,807
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors6.9 FTE
Per 90 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.4%
African American 15.1%
White 10.3%
Two or More 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.6, Alfred J Gomes is about as mixed as the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for New Bedford reports $22,807 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alfred J Gomes Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Bedford High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Normandin Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Keith Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hayden/Mcfadden | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alfred J Gomes's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 990
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 949
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 759
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 748
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in New Bedford
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Hayden/Mcfadden
Standard public school
748 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Sgt Wm H Carney Academy
Standard public school
618 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Casimir Pulaski
Standard public school
551 students 10.8:1 students per teacher
Global Learning Charter Public School
Standard public school
508 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School
Standard public school
388 students 10.8:1 students per teacher
John Avery Parker
Standard public school
289 students 12:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~623 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alfred J Gomes
How many students attend Alfred J Gomes?
Alfred J Gomes has 623 students enrolled. It is a public school in New Bedford, MA. CCD year-over-year: 496 (2022-23) → 610 (2023-24), up 114.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alfred J Gomes?
The student-teacher ratio at Alfred J Gomes is 13:1, which is 6% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alfred J Gomes?
The largest demographic group at Alfred J Gomes is Hispanic or Latino at 71.4% of enrollment, in New Bedford, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alfred J Gomes?
Alfred J Gomes has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alfred J Gomes rank among schools in New Bedford?
By Resource Investment Index, Alfred J Gomes ranks #9 of 15 schools in New Bedford, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in New Bedford on the city page.
What other schools are in New Bedford?
Besides Alfred J Gomes, New Bedford also operates New Bedford High (2,878 students), Normandin Middle School (990 students), and Keith Middle School (949 students). See the New Bedford district page for the complete list.