Alma del Mar Charter School in New Bedford, MA

At a glance

Reported students

1,042

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

93.73

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

11.1:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

KG–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Massachusetts elementary enrollment

99th percentile

Compared with 1,011 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

1,042

Alma del Mar Charter School: 1,042 reported students.

State peer staffing position

33rd percentile

11.1:1 reported; state peer median 12.1:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 464
Teachers (FTE): 36
Student–teacher ratio: 12.9:1

What the reported data says about Alma del Mar Charter School

Alma del Mar Charter School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in New Bedford. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Alma del Mar Charter School (District). NCES reports 1,042 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,011 elementary schools in Massachusetts with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 374 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.1:1, close to the Massachusetts median of 12.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (61%) and White (17.4%). English learners represent 30.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 22.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Alma del Mar Charter School

1How do the reported 11.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 93.73 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 30.2%
Students with disabilities: 22.2%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 3

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White17.4%
Hispanic61%
Black15.9%
Asian0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial4.6%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Public schools near Alma del Mar Charter School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Abraham Lincoln Elementary · New Bedford	KG–05	687	0.6 mi
Hayden/McFadden Elementary · New Bedford	KG–05	748	0.9 mi
Charles S Ashley Elementary · New Bedford	KG–05	272	0.9 mi
Carlos Pacheco Elementary · New Bedford	KG–05	242	1.1 mi
Jireh Swift Elementary · New Bedford	PK–05	204	1.2 mi
Sgt Wm H Carney Academy Elementary · New Bedford	KG–05	618	2.1 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Alma del Mar Charter School

What grades does Alma del Mar Charter School serve?

Alma del Mar Charter School reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Alma del Mar Charter School (District).

How many students attend Alma del Mar Charter School?

Alma del Mar Charter School reported 1,042 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 99th percentile among 1,011 Massachusetts elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 464 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Alma del Mar Charter School?

The calculated ratio is 11.1:1, based on 1,042 students and 93.73 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Massachusetts median for the same school level is 12.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Alma del Mar Charter School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Alma del Mar Charter School is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.

Which school district is Alma del Mar Charter School in?

Alma del Mar Charter School is part of Alma del Mar Charter School (District), based in New Bedford, MA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Alma del Mar Charter School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Abraham Lincoln (0.6 mi), Hayden/McFadden (0.9 mi), Charles S Ashley (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.