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Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School

New Bedford, Massachusetts · Grades PreK to 5 · New Bedford

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About Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School

Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School is a public school in New Bedford, Massachusetts, serving pre-K through grade 5. Enrollment was 388 in the 2024-25 school year. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in New Bedford. There are about 11.5 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (33.6 teachers in all). Federal locale data places it in a suburb of a midsize metro area, in Bristol County. There are 40 other schools within 5 miles. It is one of 24 schools in New Bedford School District.

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School facts

Address	47 Emery Street, New Bedford, MA 02744
Phone	(508) 997-4511
School district	New Bedford
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	388
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	33.6
Students per teacher	11.5
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Suburb, midsize, Bristol County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 250843001333). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Roosevelt Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8New Bedford · 0.2 mi John B DevallesPublic · Grades K to 5New Bedford · 0.8 mi William H TaylorPublic · Grades PreK to 5New Bedford · 1 mi Alfred J GomesPublic · Grades PreK to 5New Bedford · 1.1 mi James B CongdonPublic · Grades K to 5New Bedford · 1.1 mi Joseph DemelloPublic · Grades K to 5South Dartmouth, MA · 1.3 mi St James - St John SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades PreK to 8New Bedford · 1.4 mi Nativity Preparatory School New BedfordPrivate · Grades 5 to 8New Bedford · 1.6 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School serve?

Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School?

Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School reported 388 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School?

About 11.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 388 students and 33.6 teachers in federal data.

Is Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School a public or charter school?

Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School in?

Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School is part of New Bedford School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ma/new-bedford-school-district/

Where is Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School located?

Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School is at 47 Emery Street, New Bedford, MA 02744. The phone number is (508) 997-4511.

How many other schools are near Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School?

There are 40 other schools within 5 miles of Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School in our directory.