- Enrollment
- 2,878
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Bedford, MA
Ellen R Hathaway
Federal NCES profile for Ellen R Hathaway, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 250843001323
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ellen R Hathaway earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Massachusetts schools.
- #13 of 15
- schools in New Bedford · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.4:1
- small classes for Massachusetts
- 201
- students enrolled
Ellen R Hathaway has class sizes smaller than 93% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ellen R Hathaway ranks #13 of 15 schools in New Bedford, MA.
School address
District: New Bedford · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250843001323 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Ellen R Hathaway held near 245 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 24.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 250843001323 · New Bedford, MA Other · SMALL · TRAD
201 enr · 8.4:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: New Bedford High (2,878 students)
Ellen R Hathaway held near 245 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 24.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Ellen R Hathaway 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 201
Ellen R Hathaway
201 students
What this shows Ellen R Hathaway reports 201 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ellen R Hathaway compares
Ellen R Hathaway held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.4:1 | ▼ 32% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 201 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.4:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
201
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
8.4:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 7% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
51.2%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 193 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.3%
White 31.3%
African American 19.4%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.7, Ellen R Hathaway is more mixed than 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 Ellen R Hathaway Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Bedford High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Normandin Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Keith Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hayden/Mcfadden | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ellen R Hathaway'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
Alfred J Gomes
Standard public school
623 students 13:1 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
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 (~201 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ellen R Hathaway
How many students attend Ellen R Hathaway?
Ellen R Hathaway has 201 students enrolled. It is a public school in New Bedford, MA. CCD year-over-year: 236 (2022-23) → 245 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ellen R Hathaway?
The student-teacher ratio at Ellen R Hathaway is 8.4:1, which is 32% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 46% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ellen R Hathaway?
The largest demographic group at Ellen R Hathaway is Hispanic or Latino at 44.3% of enrollment, in New Bedford, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ellen R Hathaway?
Ellen R Hathaway has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Ellen R Hathaway rank among schools in New Bedford?
By Resource Investment Index, Ellen R Hathaway ranks #13 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 Ellen R Hathaway, 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.