- Enrollment
- 751
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bernardsville, NJ
Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340000900177
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Bernardsville · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.4:1
- students per teacher
- 12.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Bernardsville, NJ.
School address
District: Somerset Hills Regional School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340000900177 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School held near 441 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.5 → 43.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 340000900177 · Bernardsville, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
435 enr · 10.4:1 · 12.6% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Bernards High School (751 students)
Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School held near 441 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.5 → 43.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bernards High
Bernards High School
751 students
- This school
Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School
435 students
- Bernardsville
Bernardsville Middle School
419 students
What this shows Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School reports 435 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School compares
Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School 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 | 10.4:1 | ▼ 12% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.6% | ▼ 57% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 435 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
435
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 34% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$27,534
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 435 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
White 64.1%
Hispanic or Latino 28.5%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 2.5%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 64.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.6, Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School is about as mixed as the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Somerset Hills Regional School District reports $27,534 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bernards High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bernardsville Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
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 (~435 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School
How many students attend Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School?
Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School has 435 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bernardsville, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 453 (2022-23) → 441 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School is 10.4:1, which is 12% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 34% 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 Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School?
12.6% of students at Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School is White at 64.1% of enrollment, in Bernardsville, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School?
Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School rank among public schools in Bernardsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Bernardsville, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Somerset Hills Regional School District?
Besides Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School, Somerset Hills Regional School District also operates Bernards High School (751 students) and Bernardsville Middle School (419 students). See the Somerset Hills Regional School District district page for the complete list.