Billingsport Elementary School serves 296 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 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 296 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Billingsport Elementary School's student population of 296 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
296 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Year Founded
1923
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Billingsport Elementary School is 0.71, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
11%
Hispanic
31%
35%
Black
39%
14%
White
19%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.6%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Billingsport Elementary School?
296 students attend Billingsport Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Billingsport Elementary School students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, and 11% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Billingsport Elementary School?
Billingsport Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Billingsport Elementary School offer ?
Billingsport Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Billingsport Elementary School part of?
Billingsport Elementary School is part of Paulsboro School District.
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