Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School
Public
Elementary Grades PK–5
Part of New Bedford
47 Emery Street, New Bedford, MA 02744 · (508) 997-4511
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Academic performance
Math proficiency7.5%
State average 36.7%
Reading / language arts22%
State average 49.3%
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21)
At a glance
388Students enrolled
12:1Student–teacher ratio
SuburbSetting
Regular SchoolSchool type
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K24
Kindergarten39
Grade 169
Grade 262
Grade 359
Grade 467
Grade 568
Students
Hispanic · 61%235
White · 24%94
Black · 9%36
Two or more races · 5%20
Asian · 0%1
American Indian/Alaska Native · 0%1
Counts as reported to NCES; percentages are of students with a reported race/ethnicity.
Enrollment · last 5 years
340’20
373’21
403’22
383’23
388’24
Location
47 Emery Street New Bedford
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School facts from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Academic scores from the EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). Community ratings and reviews reflect neighbor opinions, not an official measure of school quality.