- Enrollment
- 2,878
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Bedford, MA
Hayden/Mcfadden
Federal NCES profile for Hayden/Mcfadden, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 250843001327
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 74
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hayden/Mcfadden earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median.
- #12 of 15
- schools in New Bedford · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 748
- students enrolled
Hayden/Mcfadden has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hayden/Mcfadden ranks #12 of 15 schools in New Bedford, MA.
School address
District: New Bedford · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250843001327 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Hayden/Mcfadden held near 713 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+31 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 61.6 → 56.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+31 students YoY 250843001327 · New Bedford, MA Other · MID · TRAD
748 enr · 12.3:1 · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: New Bedford High (2,878 students)
Hayden/Mcfadden held near 713 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+31 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 61.6 → 56.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Hayden/Mcfadden 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
- This school 748
Hayden/Mcfadden
748 students
- Abraham Lincol 687
Abraham Lincoln
687 students
What this shows Hayden/Mcfadden reports 748 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hayden/Mcfadden compares
Hayden/Mcfadden 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 0% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 748 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
748
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 57% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.1%
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
Counselors5.8 FTE
Per 129 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 65.6%
White 14.7%
African American 14.2%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.6, Hayden/Mcfadden 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 Hayden/Mcfadden 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 | 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 |
| Abraham Lincoln | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hayden/Mcfadden'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
- 687
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in New Bedford
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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
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 (~748 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hayden/Mcfadden
How many students attend Hayden/Mcfadden?
Hayden/Mcfadden has 748 students enrolled. It is a public school in New Bedford, MA. CCD year-over-year: 682 (2022-23) → 713 (2023-24), nearly flat (+31).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hayden/Mcfadden?
The student-teacher ratio at Hayden/Mcfadden is 12.3:1, which is 0% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hayden/Mcfadden?
The largest demographic group at Hayden/Mcfadden is Hispanic or Latino at 65.6% of enrollment, in New Bedford, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hayden/Mcfadden?
Hayden/Mcfadden has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Hayden/Mcfadden rank among schools in New Bedford?
By Resource Investment Index, Hayden/Mcfadden ranks #12 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 Hayden/Mcfadden, 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.