Joseph Demello

654 Dartmouth Street
South Dartmouth, MA 02748

www.dartmouth.school

392 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Joseph DeMello Elementary School is a public school located in South Dartmouth, Massachusetts, serving students as part of the Dartmouth Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By integrating a rigorous curriculum with dedicated instructional practices, the school aims to prepare children for success in their future educational endeavors while encouraging them to become active, responsible members of their community.

Beyond the classroom, Joseph DeMello focuses on building strong partnerships between educators, families, and the wider Dartmouth community. The school promotes a culture of collaboration and inclusivity, utilizing various resources and extracurricular opportunities to engage students' interests and talents. With a strong emphasis on character development and student-centered learning, the school remains a vital pillar of the Dartmouth community, dedicated to helping each student reach their full potential in a safe and nurturing atmosphere.

392

Total Students

26.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Joseph Demello
Demographic	Student Count
White	315
Hispanic	35
Black	9
Asian	4
Two or More	27
American Indian	1

White
315 (80.6%)
Hispanic
35 (9.0%)
Two or More
27 (6.9%)
Black
9 (2.3%)
Asian
4 (1.0%)
American Indian
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:	Dartmouth
Phone:	(508)996-6750
Website:	http://www.dartmouth.school
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	392
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
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

Kindergarten 55

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 68

Grade 5 72

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Joseph Demello
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	55
Grade 1	68
Grade 2	59
Grade 3	70
Grade 4	68
Grade 5	72

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Joseph Demello
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	180	45.9%
Male	211	53.8%
Not Specified	1	0.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)