Serving 719 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 719 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School's student population of 719 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
719 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School is 0.17, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#573 out of 2201 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
7%
33%
Black
n/a
15%
White
91%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School's ranking?
Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School is ranked #573 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School often compared to?
Nellie F. Bennett Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ocean Road Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School?
719 students attend Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School?
Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School offer ?
Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School part of?
Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School is part of Point Pleasant Borough School District.
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