Hayden/McFadden

www.newbedfordschools.org/

748 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

The Hayden/McFadden Elementary School, located at 361 Cedar Grove in New Bedford, Massachusetts, is a public elementary school operating under the New Bedford Public Schools district. The school is known for its focus on providing a structured learning environment that emphasizes academic core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. It serves a diverse student population and aims to support the social-emotional and intellectual development of children throughout their foundational elementary years.

As part of the New Bedford school system, Hayden/McFadden is committed to the district’s mission of preparing students for success in middle school and beyond by fostering a collaborative community of teachers, families, and staff. The school’s programming often incorporates modern instructional strategies and resources designed to meet state curriculum standards. By emphasizing both high academic expectations and inclusive support systems, the school strives to ensure that students from varying backgrounds have the tools necessary to progress toward grade-level proficiency and personal growth.

748

Total Students

59.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hayden/McFadden
Demographic	Student Count
White	110
Hispanic	491
Black	106
Asian	5
Two or More	33
American Indian	3

Hispanic
491 (65.6%)
White
110 (14.7%)
Black
106 (14.2%)
Two or More
33 (4.4%)
Asian
5 (0.7%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)

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/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	748
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
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 84

Kindergarten 116

Grade 1 125

Grade 2 114

Grade 3 112

Grade 4 108

Grade 5 89

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Hayden/McFadden
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	84
Kindergarten	116
Grade 1	125
Grade 2	114
Grade 3	112
Grade 4	108
Grade 5	89

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Hayden/McFadden
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	364	48.7%
Male	384	51.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)