Serving 483 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Bellmawr Park Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 483 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bellmawr Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Bellmawr Park Elementary School's student population of 483 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
483 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Rankings
Bellmawr Park Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bellmawr Park Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#787 out of 2201 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
10%
Hispanic
26%
34%
Black
7%
15%
White
56%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bellmawr Park Elementary School's ranking?
Bellmawr Park Elementary School is ranked #787 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Bellmawr Park Elementary School often compared to?
Bellmawr Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodcrest Elementary School, Glenview Avenue by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Bellmawr Park Elementary School?
483 students attend Bellmawr Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Bellmawr Park Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bellmawr Park Elementary School?
Bellmawr Park Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bellmawr Park Elementary School offer ?
Bellmawr Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bellmawr Park Elementary School part of?
Bellmawr Park Elementary School is part of Bellmawr Public School District.
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