Enrollment
623
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 250843001326
Alfred J Gomes — New Bedford, MA
Federal NCES profile for Alfred J Gomes, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 46/100.
👥 Class size 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 82
📋 Attendance 13
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: New Bedford · Massachusetts
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.3:1
vs 12.1:1 Massachusetts avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Alfred J Gomes compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Alfred J Gomes reports 623 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 48.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 15% below the Massachusetts state mean of 12.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 35% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 90 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 34.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding New Bedford spends $23,947 per pupil district-wide, below the Massachusetts average of $28,509 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 1.9% from local sources (property taxes), 82.7% from the state, and 15.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Alfred J Gomes compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Massachusetts state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.3:1 | ▼ 15% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 623 | top 77% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
10.3:1
students per teacher
— 15% below state mean
Top 23% in Massachusetts — lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
34.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$23,947
per pupil, district-wide
— below Massachusetts avg of $28,509
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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.
Overview
Enrollment 623 Top 77% in Massachusetts — larger than 23% of 1,831 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 48.0
Students per teacher 10.3:1 -15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 250843001326
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 6.9
Students per counselor 90:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 34.8%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 8
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Bedford, which includes Alfred J Gomes.
$23,947
Per student
-16%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $28,509
+23%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 1.9%
State 82.7%
Federal 15.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,878
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Enrollment
- 990
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Enrollment
- 949
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Enrollment
- 759
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Enrollment
- 748
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Alfred J Gomes
How many students attend Alfred J Gomes?
Alfred J Gomes has 623 students enrolled. It is a other school in New Bedford, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alfred J Gomes?
The student-teacher ratio at Alfred J Gomes is 10.3:1, which is 15% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.1:1 and 35% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in New Bedford, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alfred J Gomes?
Alfred J Gomes has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.