- Enrollment
- 2,878
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Bedford, MA
Elwyn G Campbell
Federal NCES profile for Elwyn G Campbell, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 250843001324
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 90
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elwyn G Campbell earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Massachusetts schools.
- #4 of 15
- schools in New Bedford · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.5:1
- small classes for Massachusetts
- 267
- students enrolled
Elwyn G Campbell has class sizes smaller than 85% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elwyn G Campbell ranks #4 of 15 schools in New Bedford, MA.
School address
District: New Bedford · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250843001324 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Elwyn G Campbell held near 278 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 27.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 250843001324 · New Bedford, MA Other · SMALL · TRAD
267 enr · 9.5:1 · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: New Bedford High (2,878 students)
Elwyn G Campbell held near 278 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 27.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Elwyn G Campbell 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 267
Elwyn G Campbell
267 students
What this shows Elwyn G Campbell reports 267 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elwyn G Campbell compares
Elwyn G Campbell 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 | 9.5:1 | ▼ 23% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 267 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.5:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
267
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
9.5:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 15% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.2%
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
Counselors5.2 FTE
Per 51 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.4%
Hispanic or Latino 40.1%
African American 12.0%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 40.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.8, Elwyn G Campbell 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 Elwyn G Campbell 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 | Similar 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 Elwyn G Campbell'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 (~267 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elwyn G Campbell
How many students attend Elwyn G Campbell?
Elwyn G Campbell has 267 students enrolled. It is a public school in New Bedford, MA. CCD year-over-year: 284 (2022-23) → 278 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elwyn G Campbell?
The student-teacher ratio at Elwyn G Campbell is 9.5:1, which is 23% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 39% 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 Elwyn G Campbell?
The largest demographic group at Elwyn G Campbell is White at 40.4% of enrollment, in New Bedford, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elwyn G Campbell?
Elwyn G Campbell has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Elwyn G Campbell rank among schools in New Bedford?
By Resource Investment Index, Elwyn G Campbell ranks #4 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 Elwyn G Campbell, 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.