Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025New Bedford, Massachusetts 02744 · New Bedford
#890 of 1,009 elementary schools in Massachusetts
#37040 of 50,301 nationally
About Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School
Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School is a public elementary located in New Bedford, in the New Bedford school district of Massachusetts, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 388 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 32.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 890th of 1,009 ranked elementary schools in Massachusetts. Its strongest component is students per teacher (82th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (11th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 388.
There are 26 schools in New Bedford; Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School ranks 19th of 26 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)22%
- Reading proficiency (30%)37%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)11.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 11.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 22%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Roosevelt Middle School
New Bedford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
759 students · 368 m away
John B Devalles
New Bedford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
292 students · 1.4 km away
William H Taylor
New Bedford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
267 students · 1.6 km away
Alfred J Gomes
New Bedford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
623 students · 1.8 km away
James B Congdon
New Bedford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
299 students · 1.8 km away
Joseph Demello
South Dartmouth · Public elementary · Grades K–5
392 students · 2.1 km away
Andrew B. Cushman School
Dartmouth · Public other · Grades PK–PK
92 students · 2.6 km away
Betsey B Winslow
New Bedford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
227 students · 2.9 km away
Whaling City Junior/Senior High School
New Bedford · Public high · Grades 7–12
200 students · 3.0 km away
Sgt Wm H Carney Academy
New Bedford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
618 students · 3.1 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Massachusetts with a comparable Enrollment.
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Winter Hill Community
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388 students
Fairview Elementary
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Ivan G Smith
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Frequently asked questions
Is Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School a good school?
Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 32.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #890 of 1,009 in Massachusetts. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School rank in Massachusetts?
Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School ranks #890 of 1,009 elementary schools in Massachusetts and #37040 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School?
Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School had 388 students in 2025.
Is Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.