Enrollment
706
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Point Pleasant, NJ
Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341329004696
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of New Jersey schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Point Pleasant · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 6.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School has class sizes larger than 79% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Point Pleasant, NJ.
School address
District: Point Pleasant Borough School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341329004696 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
53.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
6.4%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-78% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School
Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Point Pleasant, New Jersey, enrolling 706 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 6.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 706 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Among 454 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #365, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 17/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 706 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Point Pleasant Borough School District spends $19,904 per pupil, 20% below the New Jersey average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Point Pleasant Borough School District also operates Point Pleasant Borough High School (831 students) and Memorial Middle School (634 students) alongside Nellie F. Bennett 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 Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School compares
Nellie F. Bennett 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 | 13.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.4% | ▼ 78% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 706 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
706
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
6.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$19,904
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $24,984
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 706 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 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
White 90.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Two or More 1.3%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 90.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.2, Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Point Pleasant Borough School District, which includes Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School.
$19,904
Per student
-20%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 68.2%
State 27.3%
Federal 4.5%
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 Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Pleasant Borough High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Memorial Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ocean Road Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 831
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~706 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School
How many students attend Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School?
Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School has 706 students enrolled. It is a public school in Point Pleasant, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School is 13.3:1, which is 13% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School?
6.4% of students at Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School is White at 90.7% of enrollment, in Point Pleasant, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School?
Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School rank among public schools in Point Pleasant?
By Resource Investment Index, Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Point Pleasant, 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 Point Pleasant on the city page.
Is Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School a good school?
Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of New Jersey schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Point Pleasant Borough School District?
Besides Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School, Point Pleasant Borough School District also operates Point Pleasant Borough High School (831 students), Memorial Middle School (634 students), and Ocean Road Elementary School (483 students). See the Point Pleasant Borough School District district page for the complete list.
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