James B Congdon

www.newbedfordschools.org/elementary/congdon.htm

299 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

James B. Congdon Elementary School, located on Hemlock Street in New Bedford, Massachusetts, is a public elementary school serving the local community as part of the New Bedford Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the preparation of students for success in their future educational endeavors.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while incorporating diverse instructional strategies to reach learners with varying needs. Beyond academics, Congdon Elementary places a strong value on community engagement and parental involvement, aiming to create a collaborative atmosphere where students feel valued and encouraged. Through its various programs and dedicated staff, the school strives to instill a lifelong love of learning and a strong sense of citizenship within its student body.

299

Total Students

28.1

Full-Time Teachers

10.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for James B Congdon
Demographic	Student Count
White	102
Hispanic	115
Black	61
Asian	1
Two or More	18
American Indian	2

Hispanic
115 (38.5%)
White
102 (34.1%)
Black
61 (20.4%)
Two or More
18 (6.0%)
American Indian
2 (0.7%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)

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/congdon.htm
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	299
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.6
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

Kindergarten 45

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 43

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for James B Congdon
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	45
Grade 1	48
Grade 2	56
Grade 3	40
Grade 4	67
Grade 5	43

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for James B Congdon
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	151	50.5%
Male	148	49.5%

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