Alma del Mar Charter School

515 Belleville Ave
New Bedford, MA 02746

www.almadelmar.org

Charter School 1,042 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Alma del Mar Charter School, located in New Bedford, Massachusetts, is a tuition-free, K-8 public charter school dedicated to providing a rigorous academic experience that prepares students for success in college and beyond. The school is built on a foundation of high expectations, character development, and a strong partnership between educators and families. Its mission emphasizes the "Alma" (soul) of the student, focusing on both intellectual growth and the cultivation of personal integrity, community service, and civic responsibility.

The school is well-regarded for its extended school day and year, which allows for more personalized instruction and deep exploration of core subjects. By maintaining a small-school culture, Alma del Mar fosters a supportive environment where students are known by name and encouraged to reach their full potential. With a curriculum designed to challenge students through critical thinking and creative problem-solving, the school aims to bridge the achievement gap and empower graduates to become thoughtful, active contributors to their community.

1,042

Total Students

93.7

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Alma del Mar Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	181
Hispanic	636
Black	166
Asian	5
Two or More	48
American Indian	6

Hispanic
636 (61.0%)
White
181 (17.4%)
Black
166 (15.9%)
Two or More
48 (4.6%)
American Indian
6 (0.6%)
Asian
5 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Alma del Mar Charter School
Phone:	(774)206-6827
Website:	http://www.almadelmar.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	1,042
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	93.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 98

Grade 1 100

Grade 2 100

Grade 3 99

Grade 4 101

Grade 5 99

Grade 6 149

Grade 7 151

Grade 8 145

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Alma del Mar Charter School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	98
Grade 1	100
Grade 2	100
Grade 3	99
Grade 4	101
Grade 5	99
Grade 6	149
Grade 7	151
Grade 8	145

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Alma del Mar Charter School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	554	53.2%
Male	488	46.8%

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