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Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5
47 Emery Street, New Bedford, MA 02744 · (508) 997-4511 · Part of New Bedford School District
Students
388
Students per teacher
12:1
Setting
Suburb
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School
- School Grade D: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 29 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 27 pts below the state
- Small classes: 12:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 14.1% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency7.5%
State average 36.7%
Reading / language arts22%
State average 49.3%
Location
Directions ↗
47 Emery Street, New Bedford
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K24
Kindergarten39
Grade 169
Grade 262
Grade 359
Grade 467
Grade 568
Enrollment over time
340’20
373’21
403’22
383’23
388’24
Up 14.1% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 61%White 24%Black 9%Two or more races 5%Asian <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.