How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Alfred J Gomes | James B Congdon |
|---|---|---|
| Location | New Bedford, MA | New Bedford, MA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 623 | 299 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | - | - |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Alfred J Gomes | James B Congdon |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $22,807 | $22,807 |
| District | New Bedford Public Schools | New Bedford Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Alfred J Gomes | James B Congdon |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10.3% | 34.1% |
| African American | 15.1% | 20.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 71.4% | 38.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.0% | 6.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Alfred J Gomes | James B Congdon |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 73:1 | 84:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 27.6% | 21.2% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.