Billingsport Elementary School

441 Nassau Ave
Paulsboro, NJ 08066
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 317 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, 
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% 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: 317 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Billingsport Elementary School's student population of 317 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
317 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Billingsport Elementary School is 0.71, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NJ)
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
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Hispanic
26%
32%
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Black
41%
15%
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White
22%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.71
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Billingsport Elementary School?
317 students attend Billingsport Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Billingsport Elementary School students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Billingsport Elementary School?
Billingsport Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher 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
What school district is Billingsport Elementary School part of?
Billingsport Elementary School is part of Paulsboro School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 317 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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