- Enrollment
- 1,118
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Burlington, NJ
B. Bernice Young Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for B. Bernice Young Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340246001010
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
B. Bernice Young Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of New Jersey schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Burlington · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.2:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 26.7%
- free-lunch eligible
B. Bernice Young Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 70% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, B. Bernice Young Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Burlington, NJ.
School address
District: Burlington Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340246001010 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+48 students YoY
B. Bernice Young Elementary School grew from 577 students in 2022-23 to 625 in 2023-24 (+8.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 67.0 → 62.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+48 students YoY 340246001010 · Burlington, NJ Other · MID · TRAD
681 enr · 10.2:1 · 26.7% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Burlington Township High School (1,118 students)
B. Bernice Young Elementary School grew from 577 students in 2022-23 to 625 in 2023-24 (+8.3%). Teacher FTE lost 67.0 → 62.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
B. Bernice Young Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Burlington Tow
Burlington Township High School
1,118 students
- Fountain Woods
Fountain Woods Elementary School
951 students
- Burlington Tow
Burlington Township Middle School at Springside
822 students
- This school
B. Bernice Young Elementary School
681 students
What this shows B. Bernice Young Elementary School reports 681 students on the CCD universe file.
How B. Bernice Young Elementary School compares
B. Bernice Young Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.2:1 | ▼ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.7% | ▼ 10% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 681 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
681
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 30% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$23,806
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 681 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 34.4%
White 25.1%
Hispanic or Latino 18.4%
Asian 15.0%
Two or More 6.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 34.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.8, B. Bernice Young Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Burlington Township School District reports $23,806 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How B. Bernice Young Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington Township High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fountain Woods Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Burlington Township Middle School at Springside | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to B. Bernice Young Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 951
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 822
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~681 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about B. Bernice Young Elementary School
How many students attend B. Bernice Young Elementary School?
B. Bernice Young Elementary School has 681 students enrolled. It is a public school in Burlington, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 577 (2022-23) → 625 (2023-24), up 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at B. Bernice Young Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at B. Bernice Young Elementary School is 10.2:1, which is 14% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 35% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at B. Bernice Young Elementary School?
26.7% of students at B. Bernice Young Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of B. Bernice Young Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at B. Bernice Young Elementary School is African American at 34.4% of enrollment, in Burlington, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for B. Bernice Young Elementary School?
B. Bernice Young Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does B. Bernice Young Elementary School rank among schools in Burlington?
By Resource Investment Index, B. Bernice Young Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Burlington, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Burlington on the city page.
What other schools are in Burlington Township School District?
Besides B. Bernice Young Elementary School, Burlington Township School District also operates Burlington Township High School (1,118 students), Fountain Woods Elementary School (951 students), and Burlington Township Middle School at Springside (822 students). See the Burlington Township School District district page for the complete list.