Bells Elementary School

227 Greentree Rd
Blackwood, NJ 08012
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 553 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bells Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 553 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Bells Elementary School's student population of 553 students has grown by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
553 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Bells Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bells Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#1233 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Bells Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bells Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
46%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bells Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Bells Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
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Asian
5%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Bells Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
10%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Bells Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Bells Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
77%
39%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
5%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Bells Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Bells Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.40
This chart displays the diversity score of Bells Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bells Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bells Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bells Elementary School's ranking?
Bells Elementary School is ranked #1233 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Bells Elementary School often compared to?
Bells Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Washington Township High School, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Bells Elementary School?
553 students attend Bells Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Bells Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bells Elementary School?
Bells Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bells Elementary School offer ?
Bells Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Bells Elementary School part of?
Bells Elementary School is part of Washington Township School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 553 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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