Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School vs Leroy Wood
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School
New Bedford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
388 students
Leroy Wood
Fairhaven · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
428 students
| Measure | Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School New Bedford, Massachusetts | Leroy Wood Fairhaven, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #890 of 1,009 | #340 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #37040 of 50,301 | #10198 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 388 | 428 |
| Enrollment | 388 | 428 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 63% |
| city | New Bedford | Fairhaven |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Leroy Wood scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.6 vs 32.3).
- •Leroy Wood does better on math proficiency (63% vs 22%).
- •Leroy Wood does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 37%).
- •Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 14.3).
- •Leroy Wood is the larger school with 428 students compared with 388.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School better than Leroy Wood?
On the Success Index (US), Leroy Wood ranks higher (71.6 vs 32.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School and Leroy Wood?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between New Bedford and Fairhaven in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School: 388. Leroy Wood: 428. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School and Leroy Wood rank in Massachusetts?
Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School is 890th of 1,009 and Leroy Wood is 340th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).