Sgt Wm H Carney Academy

carney.newbedfordschools.org/

618 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sgt. William H. Carney Academy, located on Elm Street in New Bedford, Massachusetts, is a public elementary school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the New Bedford Public Schools district, the academy is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and character development. The school is named in honor of Sergeant William H. Carney, a local historical figure and Civil War hero, whose legacy of courage and perseverance serves as an inspiration for the school community.

The academy focuses on preparing students for future success by offering a comprehensive curriculum that integrates core subjects with social-emotional learning. By maintaining a strong partnership between educators, families, and the wider New Bedford community, Carney Academy aims to provide a stable and encouraging foundation for its diverse student body. The school emphasizes high expectations for all learners, striving to cultivate a culture of inclusivity, respect, and academic excellence within a safe, collaborative atmosphere.

618

Total Students

50.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sgt Wm H Carney Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	175
Hispanic	255
Black	125
Asian	8
Two or More	54
American Indian	1

Hispanic
255 (41.3%)
White
175 (28.3%)
Black
125 (20.2%)
Two or More
54 (8.7%)
Asian
8 (1.3%)
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://carney.newbedfordschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	618
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
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 74

Kindergarten 85

Grade 1 112

Grade 2 94

Grade 3 105

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 69

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Sgt Wm H Carney Academy
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	74
Kindergarten	85
Grade 1	112
Grade 2	94
Grade 3	105
Grade 4	79
Grade 5	69

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Sgt Wm H Carney Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	265	42.9%
Male	353	57.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)