- Enrollment
- 1,590
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Belleville, NJ
Belleville Ps5
Federal NCES profile for Belleville Ps5, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340135001966
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Belleville Ps5 earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Belleville · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 41.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Belleville Ps5 has class sizes larger than 85% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Belleville Ps5 ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Belleville, NJ.
School address
District: Belleville Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340135001966 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Belleville Ps5 shrank from 397 students in 2022-23 to 377 in 2023-24 (-5.0%).
Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 340135001966 · Belleville, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
362 enr · 13.9:1 · 41.8% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Belleville High School (1,590 students)
Belleville Ps5 shrank from 397 students in 2022-23 to 377 in 2023-24 (-5.0%). Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Belleville Ps5 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 362
Belleville Ps5
362 students
What this shows Belleville Ps5 reports 362 students on the CCD universe file.
How Belleville Ps5 compares
Belleville Ps5 is a shrinking 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 | 13.9:1 | ▲ 18% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.8% | ▲ 41% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 362 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
362
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 85% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 181 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: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 77.6%
White 8.8%
African American 5.5%
Asian 4.1%
Two or More 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.4, Belleville Ps5 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 Ps5 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Belleville Ps8 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Belleville Ps4 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Belleville Ps7 | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Belleville Ps5'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 (~362 students)
Frequently asked questions about Belleville Ps5
How many students attend Belleville Ps5?
Belleville Ps5 has 362 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Belleville, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 397 (2022-23) → 377 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belleville Ps5?
The student-teacher ratio at Belleville Ps5 is 13.9:1, which is 18% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Belleville Ps5?
41.8% of students at Belleville Ps5 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Belleville Ps5?
The largest demographic group at Belleville Ps5 is Hispanic or Latino at 77.6% of enrollment, in Belleville, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Belleville Ps5?
Belleville Ps5 has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (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 Ps5 rank among elementary schools in Belleville?
By Resource Investment Index, Belleville Ps5 ranks #1 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 Ps5, 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.