John B Devalles Elementary School serves 382 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 23% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
382 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
10%
25%
Black
12%
10%
White
77%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend John B Devalles Elementary School?
382 students attend John B Devalles Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of John B Devalles Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John B Devalles Elementary School?
John B Devalles Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does John B Devalles Elementary School offer ?
John B Devalles Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is John B Devalles Elementary School part of?
John B Devalles Elementary School is part of New Bedford School District.
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