B. Bernice Young Elementary School serves 763 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 763 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
B. Bernice Young Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
B. Bernice Young Elementary School's student population of 763 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
763 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of B. Bernice Young Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
14%
10%
Hispanic
16%
32%
Black
37%
15%
White
26%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend B. Bernice Young Elementary School?
763 students attend B. Bernice Young Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of B. Bernice Young Elementary School students are Black, 26% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of B. Bernice Young Elementary School?
B. Bernice Young Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does B. Bernice Young Elementary School offer ?
B. Bernice Young Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is B. Bernice Young Elementary School part of?
B. Bernice Young Elementary School is part of Burlington Township School District.
School Reviews
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