- Enrollment
- 2,878
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Bedford, MA
Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 250843001333
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 81
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median.
- #11 of 15
- schools in New Bedford · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.8:1
- students per teacher
- 388
- students enrolled
Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School ranks #11 of 15 schools in New Bedford, MA.
School address
District: New Bedford · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250843001333 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School held near 383 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.8 → 33.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 250843001333 · New Bedford, MA Other · SMALL · TRAD
388 enr · 10.8:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: New Bedford High (2,878 students)
Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School held near 383 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.8 → 33.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School 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 388
Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School
388 students
What this shows Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School reports 388 students on the CCD universe file.
How Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School compares
Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School 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 | 10.8:1 | ▼ 12% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 388 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
388
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 31% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
42.0%
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 97 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 60.7%
White 24.3%
African American 9.3%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.1, Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School 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 Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School 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 | 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 Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School'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
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 (~388 students)
Frequently asked questions about Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School
How many students attend Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School?
Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School has 388 students enrolled. It is a public school in New Bedford, MA. CCD year-over-year: 403 (2022-23) → 383 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School is 10.8:1, which is 12% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 31% 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 Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 60.7% of enrollment, in New Bedford, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School?
Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School rank among schools in New Bedford?
By Resource Investment Index, Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School ranks #11 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 Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School, 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.