- Enrollment
- 1,590
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Belleville, NJ
Belleville Ps9
Federal NCES profile for Belleville Ps9, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340135001972
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 72
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Belleville Ps9 earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of New Jersey schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Belleville · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.3:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 41.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Belleville Ps9 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 Ps9 ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Belleville, NJ.
School address
District: Belleville Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340135001972 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Belleville Ps9 grew from 126 students in 2022-23 to 148 in 2023-24 (+17.5%).
Teacher FTE held 8.0 → 8.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+22 students YoY 340135001972 · Belleville, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
138 enr · 17.3:1 · 41.3% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Belleville High School (1,590 students)
Belleville Ps9 grew from 126 students in 2022-23 to 148 in 2023-24 (+17.5%). Teacher FTE held 8.0 → 8.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Belleville Ps9 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 138
Belleville Ps9
138 students
What this shows Belleville Ps9 reports 138 students on the CCD universe file.
How Belleville Ps9 compares
Belleville Ps9 is a growing 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 | 17.3:1 | ▲ 47% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.3% | ▲ 40% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 138 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
138
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
17.3:1
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
28.3%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 138 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 82.6%
White 5.8%
Asian 5.8%
African American 3.6%
Two or More 2.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 82.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.9, Belleville Ps9 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 Ps9 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 Ps8 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Belleville Ps4 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Belleville Ps7 | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Belleville Ps9'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 (~138 students)
Frequently asked questions about Belleville Ps9
How many students attend Belleville Ps9?
Belleville Ps9 has 138 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Belleville, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 126 (2022-23) → 148 (2023-24), up 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belleville Ps9?
The student-teacher ratio at Belleville Ps9 is 17.3:1, which is 47% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Belleville Ps9?
41.3% of students at Belleville Ps9 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Belleville Ps9?
The largest demographic group at Belleville Ps9 is Hispanic or Latino at 82.6% of enrollment, in Belleville, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Belleville Ps9?
Belleville Ps9 has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Ps9 rank among elementary schools in Belleville?
By Resource Investment Index, Belleville Ps9 ranks #3 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 Ps9, 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.