Elwyn G Campbell

145 Essex Street
New Bedford, MA 02745
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 267 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Elwyn G Campbell ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 267 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : Bottom 50% in MA
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Elwyn G Campbell's student population of 267 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
267 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers

School Rankings

Elwyn G Campbell ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elwyn G Campbell is 0.66, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
#1173 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
40-44%
42%
15-19%
44%
11-19%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
40%
26%
Black
12%
10%
White
41%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.66
(22-23)
27%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Elwyn G Campbell's ranking?
Elwyn G Campbell is ranked #1173 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Elwyn G Campbell often compared to?
Elwyn G Campbellis often viewed alongside schools like Casimir Pulaski, Abraham Lincoln by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Elwyn G Campbell?
267 students attend Elwyn G Campbell.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Elwyn G Campbell students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Elwyn G Campbell?
Elwyn G Campbell has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Elwyn G Campbell offer ?
Elwyn G Campbell offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Elwyn G Campbell part of?
Elwyn G Campbell is part of New Bedford School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 267 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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