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Sgt Wm H Carney Academy

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

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About Sgt Wm H Carney Academy

Located in New Bedford, Massachusetts, Sgt Wm H Carney Academy is a public school for pre-K through grade 5. Enrollment was 618 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in New Bedford. With about 50.2 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 12.3 students per teacher. New Bedford School District runs 24 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a suburb of a midsize metro area, in Bristol County. Within 5 miles there are 44 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare.

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School facts

Address	247 Elm Street, New Bedford, MA 02740
Phone	(508) 997-4511
School district	New Bedford
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	618
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	50.2
Students per teacher	12.3
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 250843001341). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Whaling City Junior/Senior High SchoolPublic · Grades 7 to 12New Bedford · 0.1 mi Trinity Day AcademyPublic · Grades 6 to 12New Bedford · 0.3 mi Nativity Preparatory School New BedfordPrivate · Grades 5 to 8New Bedford · 0.4 mi Ellen R HathawayPublic · Grades K to 5New Bedford · 0.4 mi St James - St John SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades PreK to 8New Bedford · 0.6 mi John Avery ParkerPublic · Grades PreK to 5New Bedford · 0.6 mi Thomas R RodmanPublic · Grades K to 5New Bedford · 0.8 mi New Bedford HighPublic · Grades 9 to 12New Bedford · 0.9 mi

The 8 closest public, charter and private schools by straight-line distance, from NCES location data. Listings here are never paid.

Frequently asked questions

What grades does Sgt Wm H Carney Academy serve?

Sgt Wm H Carney Academy serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend Sgt Wm H Carney Academy?

Sgt Wm H Carney Academy reported 618 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sgt Wm H Carney Academy?

About 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 618 students and 50.2 teachers in federal data.

Is Sgt Wm H Carney Academy a public or charter school?

Sgt Wm H Carney Academy is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Sgt Wm H Carney Academy in?

Sgt Wm H Carney Academy 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 Sgt Wm H Carney Academy located?

Sgt Wm H Carney Academy is at 247 Elm Street, New Bedford, MA 02740. The phone number is (508) 997-4511.

How many other schools are near Sgt Wm H Carney Academy?

There are 44 other schools within 5 miles of Sgt Wm H Carney Academy in our directory.