Thomas R Rodman

Set in New Bedford, Massachusetts, Thomas R Rodman is a low-enrollment primary school, run under New Bedford. It enrolls 200 students across grades K through 5. Enrollment runs roughly 48% smaller than the state mean of about 381.

Across the 24 schools in New Bedford (12,505 students total), Thomas R Rodman accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

In terms of who attends, Thomas R Rodman logs that 41% of students identify as White, with the remaining enrollment distributed across several groups; the rest looks like 41% Hispanic, 13% Black, 5% multiracial. The wider county runs roughly 77% White, putting the school's mix considerably less White than the area baseline.

Looking at school resources, Thomas R Rodman records 18 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 11.1:1. The state averages around 12.2:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical.

Across the wider county, the surrounding county (Bristol County) reports that the typical household earns roughly $85,625 per year, 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 8%. Across Bristol County's 142 public schools (combined enrollment of about 80,897 students), Thomas R Rodman is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Ellen R Hathaway, roughly 0.5 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The campus sits in a suburban setting.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Thomas R Rodman has expanded 3%, going from 195 students in 2018 to 200 in 2025. The White share of enrollment ticked down from 49% to 41% over that span. Class-load math has fell: from 15.9:1 in 2018 to 11.1:1 in 2025.

On this page, recent activity here tends to focus on sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.