John B Devalles Elementary School serves 382 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 23% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
382 students

Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%

Hispanic
10%
25%

Black
12%
10%

White
77%
53%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
35%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend John B Devalles Elementary School?
382 students attend John B Devalles Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of John B Devalles Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John B Devalles Elementary School?
John B Devalles Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does John B Devalles Elementary School offer ?
John B Devalles Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is John B Devalles Elementary School part of?
John B Devalles Elementary School is part of New Bedford School District.
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