Billingsport Elementary School serves 310 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 310 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Billingsport Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Billingsport Elementary School's student population of 310 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
310 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Billingsport Elementary School is 0.71, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
28%
33%
Black
42%
15%
White
19%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Billingsport Elementary School?
310 students attend Billingsport Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Billingsport Elementary School students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Billingsport Elementary School?
Billingsport Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Billingsport Elementary School offer ?
Billingsport Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Billingsport Elementary School part of?
Billingsport Elementary School is part of Paulsboro School District.
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