Enrollment
362
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.8%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Belleville Ps5 compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Belleville Ps5
Belleville Ps5 is a mid-sized elementary school in Belleville, New Jersey, enrolling 362 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.9:1 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 41.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 362 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Jersey median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Among 307 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #23, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (78%) and White (9%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 181 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Belleville Public School District also operates Belleville High School (1,590 students) and Belleville Middle School (685 students) alongside Belleville Ps5.
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 Belleville Ps5 compares
Belleville Ps5 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$22,037
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Belleville Public School District, which includes Belleville Ps5.
$22,037
Per student
-12%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.0%
State 52.7%
Federal 8.3%
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 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
- 1,590
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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
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 (~362 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Belleville Ps5 a good school?
Belleville Ps5 earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of New Jersey schools. 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 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.
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