Enrollment
296
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Paulsboro, NJ
Billingsport Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Billingsport Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341272002610
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 80
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Billingsport Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Paulsboro · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.2:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 53.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Billingsport Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 70% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Billingsport Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Paulsboro, NJ.
School address
District: Paulsboro School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341272002610 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.5%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+81% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Billingsport Elementary School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Billingsport Elementary School
Billingsport Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Paulsboro, New Jersey, enrolling 296 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 53.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 296 puts it in the smaller third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 192 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #75.
Its student body is led by African American (39%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%) (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 99 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Paulsboro School District also operates Paulsboro High School (390 students) and Loudenslager Elementary School (330 students) alongside Billingsport Elementary School.
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 Billingsport Elementary School compares
Billingsport Elementary School 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 | 10.2:1 | ▼ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.5% | ▲ 81% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 296 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
296
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% 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
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 30% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.4%
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
$23,570
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 99 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.
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
African American 38.5%
Hispanic or Latino 31.1%
White 19.3%
Two or More 11.1%
Largest group: African American at 38.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.5, Billingsport Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Paulsboro School District, which includes Billingsport Elementary School.
$23,570
Per student
-6%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.1%
State 62.5%
Federal 12.5%
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 Billingsport Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paulsboro High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Loudenslager Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paulsboro Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Billingsport Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 155
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other 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 (~296 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Billingsport Elementary School
How many students attend Billingsport Elementary School?
Billingsport Elementary School has 296 students enrolled. It is a public school in Paulsboro, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Billingsport Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Billingsport Elementary School is 10.2:1, which is 14% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 35% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Billingsport Elementary School?
53.5% of students at Billingsport Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Billingsport Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Billingsport Elementary School is African American at 38.5% of enrollment, in Paulsboro, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Billingsport Elementary School?
Billingsport Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Billingsport Elementary School rank among public schools in Paulsboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Billingsport Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Paulsboro, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Paulsboro on the city page.
Is Billingsport Elementary School a good school?
Billingsport Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% 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 Paulsboro School District?
Besides Billingsport Elementary School, Paulsboro School District also operates Paulsboro High School (390 students), Loudenslager Elementary School (330 students), and Paulsboro Junior High School (155 students). See the Paulsboro School District district page for the complete list.
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