Enrollment
441
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.7%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bell Oaks Upper Elementary School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bell Oaks Upper Elementary School
Bell Oaks Upper Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Bellmawr, New Jersey, enrolling 441 students.
At 11:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New Jersey median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 33.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 441 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Jersey median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 398 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #205.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%) (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 441 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Bellmawr Public School District also operates Bellmawr Park Elementary School (496 students) and Ethel M Burke Elementary School (222 students) alongside Bell Oaks Upper Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bell Oaks Upper Elementary School compares
Bell Oaks Upper Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$22,043
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $24,984
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bellmawr Public School District, which includes Bell Oaks Upper Elementary School.
$22,043
Per student
-12%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.1%
State 53.5%
Federal 8.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 222
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~441 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Bellmawr on the city page.
Is Bell Oaks Upper Elementary School a good school?
Bell Oaks Upper Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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