- Enrollment
- 831
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School held near 708 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 53.3 → 55.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 341329004696 · Point Pleasant, NJ Other · MID · TRAD
706 enr · 13.3:1 · 6.4% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Point Pleasant Borough High School (831 students)
Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School held near 708 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 53.3 → 55.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Point Pleasant
Point Pleasant Borough High School
831 students
- This school
Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School
706 students
- Memorial Middl
Memorial Middle School
634 students
- Ocean Road Ele
Ocean Road Elementary School
483 students
What this shows Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School reports 706 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School compares
Nellie F. Bennett 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 | 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 methodology
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
$20,737
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
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.
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
District finance for Point Pleasant Borough School District reports $20,737 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~706 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 719 (2022-23) → 708 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.