B. Bernice Young Elementary School serves 681 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 681 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Attendance Zone: B. Bernice Young Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire Burlington, NJ school district, encompassing approximately 14 square miles. Families typically reside within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 2.8 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 4.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
B. Bernice Young Elementary School's student population of 681 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
681 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of B. Bernice Young Elementary School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
15%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
19%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
34%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
25%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are B. Bernice Young Elementary School often compared to?
B. Bernice Young Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Captain James Lawrence Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend B. Bernice Young Elementary School?
681 students attend B. Bernice Young Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of B. Bernice Young Elementary School students are Black, 25% of students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 15% 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 11:1, which is equal to 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-1 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is B. Bernice Young Elementary School part of?
B. Bernice Young Elementary School is part of Burlington Township School District.
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