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Carlos Pacheco

261 Mt Pleasant Stre, New Bedford, MA 02746 · (508) 997-4511 · Bristol County
GRADES KG–05ELEMENTARY22-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL242 STUDENTS
Enrollment
242
Elementary
DISTRICT 369 · STATE 381
Student : Teacher
9.4:1
26 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.6:1 · STATE 12.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
Community
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten
35
Grade 1
38
Grade 2
48
Grade 3
45
Grade 4
39
Grade 5
37
Student demographics
White
5322%
DISTRICT 32% · STATE 51%
Hispanic
12150%
DISTRICT 46% · STATE 26%
Black
4820%
DISTRICT 15% · STATE 10%
Asian
31%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 7%
Two+
167%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 5%
Native American
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
11849%
Female
12451%

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Test scores

MCAS 2024-25 . % Meeting or Exceeding Expectations
English Language Arts
25.0%
MA avg 43.8% . +4.0pp since 2016
Math
21.0%
MA avg 42.2% . -12.0pp since 2016
Source: MCAS. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
242
-116 (-32%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
9.4:1
was 12.9:1
% White
22%
was 28%
% Hispanic
50%
was 50%
% Black
20%
was 18%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Carlos Pacheco

Carlos Pacheco is a small primary school in New Bedford, Massachusetts, part of New Bedford. The school hosts 242 students in grades K through 5. That puts it 36% below the typical public school in Massachusetts, which averages around 381 students.

New Bedford comprises 24 schools with combined enrollment of 12,505 students; Carlos Pacheco is among them.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Carlos Pacheco lists that 50% of students identify as Hispanic, with the remaining enrollment distributed across several groups. Other groups include 22% White, 20% Black, 7% multiracial. The wider county runs roughly 10% Hispanic, putting the school's mix meaningfully more Hispanic than the area baseline.

Looking at school resources, On paper, Carlos Pacheco has 26 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 9.4:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 12.2:1, putting Carlos Pacheco tighter than the state norm the norm.

In the broader community, the surrounding county (Bristol County) records that the typical household earns roughly $85,625 per year, 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 8%. In all, Bristol County runs 142 public schools (combined enrollment of about 80,897 students), of which Carlos Pacheco is one.

Hayden/McFadden is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.5 miles from this campus. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around Carlos Pacheco.

Geographically, the school is in a suburban area.

Over the past 7-year window. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Carlos Pacheco has ticked down 32%, going from 358 students in 2018 to 242 in 2025. The White share of enrollment ticked down from 28% to 22% over that span. Class-load math has tightened: from 12.9:1 in 2018 to 9.4:1 in 2025.

Inside the community feed, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Bristol County at a glance

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Population
582,270
Census ACS
Median income
$85,625
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
31%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
142
80,897 students

Quick facts

School name
Carlos Pacheco
District
New Bedford
Address
261 Mt Pleasant Stre, New Bedford, MA 02746
Phone
(508) 997-4511
County
Bristol County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
KG–05
Total enrollment
242
Teachers (FTE)
26
Student–teacher ratio
9.4:1
Locale
22-Suburb: Mid-size
NCES ID
250843001335
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Carlos Pacheco
How large is Carlos Pacheco?
Carlos Pacheco enrolls approximately 242 students in grades KG-05.
What age range does Carlos Pacheco serve?
Carlos Pacheco serves students from grade KG through grade 05.
How many teachers does Carlos Pacheco have?
Carlos Pacheco employs 26 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.4:1.
How diverse is Carlos Pacheco?
Carlos Pacheco reports a student body of 22% White, 50% Hispanic, 20% Black, 1% Asian, 7% Two or more.
Is Carlos Pacheco public or private?
Carlos Pacheco is a public K-12 school, overseen by New Bedford.
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