Serving 546 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bells Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 546 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bells Elementary School's student population of 546 students has grown by 48% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
546 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bells Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bells Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1233 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
11%
32%
Black
3%
15%
White
77%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bells Elementary School's ranking?
Bells Elementary School is ranked #1233 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Bells Elementary School often compared to?
Bells Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Washington Township High School, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Bells Elementary School?
546 students attend Bells Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Bells Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bells Elementary School?
Bells Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bells Elementary School offer ?
Bells Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Bells Elementary School part of?
Bells Elementary School is part of Washington Township School District.
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