Alfred J Gomes

286 S Second Street
New Bedford, MA 02740

www.newbedfordschools.org/elementary/gomes.htm

623 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Alfred J. Gomes Elementary School, located on South Second Street in New Bedford, Massachusetts, is a public elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through grade five. As part of the New Bedford Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of essential life skills. The school community strives to provide a rigorous curriculum that meets state standards while addressing the diverse needs and cultural backgrounds of its student population.

The school is known for its commitment to community engagement and partnership with families to ensure student success. Through a variety of programs, extracurricular activities, and a focus on inclusive education, Alfred J. Gomes aims to prepare its students to become responsible, life-long learners. By providing a structured and welcoming atmosphere, the school works to empower its students to achieve their full potential and prepare them for the transition to middle school and beyond.

623

Total Students

58.2

Full-Time Teachers

10.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Alfred J Gomes
Demographic	Student Count
White	64
Hispanic	445
Black	94
Two or More	19
American Indian	1

Hispanic
445 (71.4%)
Black
94 (15.1%)
White
64 (10.3%)
Two or More
19 (3.0%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	New Bedford
Phone:	(508)997-4511
Website:	http://www.newbedfordschools.org/elementary/gomes.htm
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	623
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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

Pre-Kindergarten 50

Kindergarten 118

Grade 1 98

Grade 2 90

Grade 3 93

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 93

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Alfred J Gomes
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	50
Kindergarten	118
Grade 1	98
Grade 2	90
Grade 3	93
Grade 4	81
Grade 5	93

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Alfred J Gomes
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	293	47%
Male	330	53%

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