- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bellmawr, NJ
Bell Oaks Upper Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bell Oaks Upper Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340138001316
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bell Oaks Upper Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Bellmawr · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11:1
- students per teacher
- 33.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Bell Oaks Upper Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bell Oaks Upper Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Bellmawr, NJ.
School address
District: Bellmawr Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340138001316 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Bell Oaks Upper Elementary School held near 454 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 340138001316 · Bellmawr, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
441 enr · 11:1 · 33.7% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Bellmawr Park Elementary School (496 students)
Bell Oaks Upper Elementary School held near 454 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Bell Oaks Upper Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bellmawr Park
Bellmawr Park Elementary School
496 students
- This school
Bell Oaks Upper Elementary School
441 students
- Ethel M Burke
Ethel M Burke Elementary School
222 students
What this shows Bell Oaks Upper Elementary School reports 441 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bell Oaks Upper Elementary School compares
Bell Oaks Upper Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 7% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.7% | ▲ 14% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 441 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
441
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% above 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
11:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 44% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$23,086
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 441 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.3%
Hispanic or Latino 24.5%
Asian 11.1%
African American 6.3%
Two or More 4.8%
Largest group: White at 53.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.7, Bell Oaks Upper Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bellmawr Public School District reports $23,086 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bell Oaks Upper Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellmawr Park Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ethel M Burke Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bell Oaks Upper Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 222
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~441 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bell Oaks Upper Elementary School
How many students attend Bell Oaks Upper Elementary School?
Bell Oaks Upper Elementary School has 441 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bellmawr, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 457 (2022-23) → 454 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bell Oaks Upper Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bell Oaks Upper Elementary School is 11:1, which is 7% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 30% 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 Bell Oaks Upper Elementary School?
33.7% of students at Bell Oaks Upper Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bell Oaks Upper Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bell Oaks Upper Elementary School is White at 53.3% of enrollment, in Bellmawr, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bell Oaks Upper Elementary School?
Bell Oaks Upper Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Bell Oaks Upper Elementary School rank among public schools in Bellmawr?
By Resource Investment Index, Bell Oaks Upper Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Bellmawr, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Bellmawr Public School District?
Besides Bell Oaks Upper Elementary School, Bellmawr Public School District also operates Bellmawr Park Elementary School (496 students) and Ethel M Burke Elementary School (222 students). See the Bellmawr Public School District district page for the complete list.