- Enrollment
- 1,590
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Belleville, NJ
Belleville Ps3
Federal NCES profile for Belleville Ps3, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340135001962
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Belleville Ps3 earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Belleville · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 42.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Belleville Ps3 has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Belleville Ps3 ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Belleville, NJ.
School address
District: Belleville Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340135001962 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Belleville Ps3 held near 354 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 340135001962 · Belleville, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
334 enr · 12.4:1 · 42.6% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Belleville High School (1,590 students)
Belleville Ps3 held near 354 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Belleville Ps3 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Belleville Hig
Belleville High School
1,590 students
- Belleville Mid
Belleville Middle School
685 students
- Belleville Ps8 505
Belleville Ps8
505 students
- Belleville Ps4 438
Belleville Ps4
438 students
- Belleville Ps7 425
Belleville Ps7
425 students
- This school 334
Belleville Ps3
334 students
What this shows Belleville Ps3 reports 334 students on the CCD universe file.
How Belleville Ps3 compares
Belleville Ps3 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 | 12.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.6% | ▲ 44% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 334 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
334
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 67% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.5%
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
$24,177
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 334 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 81.4%
African American 6.3%
White 6.0%
Asian 3.6%
Two or More 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.8, Belleville Ps3 is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Belleville Public School District reports $24,177 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Belleville Ps3 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belleville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Belleville Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Belleville Ps8 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Belleville Ps4 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Belleville Ps7 | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Belleville Ps3's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 685
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~334 students)
Frequently asked questions about Belleville Ps3
How many students attend Belleville Ps3?
Belleville Ps3 has 334 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Belleville, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 352 (2022-23) → 354 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belleville Ps3?
The student-teacher ratio at Belleville Ps3 is 12.4:1, which is 5% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Belleville Ps3?
42.6% of students at Belleville Ps3 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Belleville Ps3?
The largest demographic group at Belleville Ps3 is Hispanic or Latino at 81.4% of enrollment, in Belleville, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Belleville Ps3?
Belleville Ps3 has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Belleville Ps3 rank among elementary schools in Belleville?
By Resource Investment Index, Belleville Ps3 ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Belleville, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Belleville on the city page.
What other schools are in Belleville Public School District?
Besides Belleville Ps3, Belleville Public School District also operates Belleville High School (1,590 students), Belleville Middle School (685 students), and Belleville Ps8 (505 students). See the Belleville Public School District district page for the complete list.