- Enrollment
- 1,590
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Belleville, NJ
Belleville Ps8
Federal NCES profile for Belleville Ps8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340135001970
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Belleville Ps8 earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of New Jersey schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Belleville · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 48.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Belleville Ps8 has class sizes larger than 96% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Belleville Ps8 ranks #4 of 4 schools in Belleville, NJ.
School address
District: Belleville Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340135001970 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Belleville Ps8 held near 500 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 340135001970 · Belleville, NJ Other · MID · TRAD
505 enr · 17.4:1 · 48.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Belleville High School (1,590 students)
Belleville Ps8 held near 500 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Belleville Ps8 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
- This school 505
Belleville Ps8
505 students
- Belleville Ps4 438
Belleville Ps4
438 students
- Belleville Ps7 425
Belleville Ps7
425 students
- Belleville Ps5 362
Belleville Ps5
362 students
What this shows Belleville Ps8 reports 505 students on the CCD universe file.
How Belleville Ps8 compares
Belleville Ps8 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 | 17.4:1 | ▲ 47% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.0% | ▲ 62% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 505 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
505
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 47% above state mean
Top 96% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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 253 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 7.9%
White 6.1%
Two or More 2.0%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.7, Belleville Ps8 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 Ps8 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belleville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Belleville Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Belleville Ps4 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Belleville Ps7 | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Belleville Ps5 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Belleville Ps8'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
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 362
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Similar other schools in Belleville
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~505 students)
Frequently asked questions about Belleville Ps8
How many students attend Belleville Ps8?
Belleville Ps8 has 505 students enrolled. It is a public school in Belleville, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 494 (2022-23) → 500 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belleville Ps8?
The student-teacher ratio at Belleville Ps8 is 17.4:1, which is 47% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Belleville Ps8?
48.0% of students at Belleville Ps8 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Belleville Ps8?
The largest demographic group at Belleville Ps8 is Hispanic or Latino at 81.4% of enrollment, in Belleville, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Belleville Ps8?
Belleville Ps8 has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Ps8 rank among schools in Belleville?
By Resource Investment Index, Belleville Ps8 ranks #4 of 4 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 schools in Belleville on the city page.
What other schools are in Belleville Public School District?
Besides Belleville Ps8, Belleville Public School District also operates Belleville High School (1,590 students), Belleville Middle School (685 students), and Belleville Ps4 (438 students). See the Belleville Public School District district page for the complete list.