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 (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 267 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Elwyn G Campbell serves the northern part of New Bedford, MA, covering an area of approximately 2.8 square miles. Families can typically reach the school within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being 2.6 miles away.
- 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)
(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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1173 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
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
Chronically Absent Students
(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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