At a glance
Reported students
461
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
48.25
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey elementary enrollment
66th percentile
Compared with 1,480 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
429
Bear Tavern Elementary School: 461 reported students.
State peer staffing position
22nd percentile
9.6:1 reported; state peer median 11.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 420
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Student–teacher ratio
- 8.9:1
What the reported data says about Bear Tavern Elementary School
Bear Tavern Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Titusville. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Hopewell Valley Regional School District. NCES reports 461 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,480 elementary schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 387 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 66th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.6:1, below the New Jersey median of 11.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (74.4%) and Asian (10.6%). Students served under IDEA represent 26.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Bear Tavern Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 9.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 48.25 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 26.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 4.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.8
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White74.4%
- Hispanic7.8%
- Black4.1%
- Asian10.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.7%
- Multiracial2.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Hopewell Valley Regional School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Hopewell Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
397 reported students
Stony Brook Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
395 reported students
Toll Gate Grammar School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
299 reported students
Timberlane Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
803 reported students
Hopewell Valley Central High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,068 reported students
Public schools near Bear Tavern Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francis Lore Elementary School Elementary · Ewing Township School District | PK–05 | 505 | 1.9 mi |
| Toll Gate Grammar School Elementary · Hopewell Valley Regional School District | PK–05 | 299 | 3.2 mi |
| Marie H Katzenbach Elementary School for the Deaf Elementary · Marie H. Katzenbach School for the Deaf | PK–05 | 22 | 3.9 mi |
| Quarry Hill El Sch Elementary · Pennsbury SD | KG–05 | 464 | 4.3 mi |
| Afton El Sch Elementary · Pennsbury SD | KG–05 | 483 | 4.4 mi |
| Stony Brook Elementary School Elementary · Hopewell Valley Regional School District | PK–05 | 395 | 4.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Bear Tavern Elementary School
What grades does Bear Tavern Elementary School serve?
Bear Tavern Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Hopewell Valley Regional School District.
How many students attend Bear Tavern Elementary School?
Bear Tavern Elementary School reported 461 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 66th percentile among 1,480 New Jersey elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 420 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Bear Tavern Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 9.6:1, based on 461 students and 48.25 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Jersey median for the same school level is 11.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Bear Tavern Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Bear Tavern Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Hopewell Valley Regional School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Bear Tavern Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
4.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Bear Tavern Elementary School in?
Bear Tavern Elementary School is part of Hopewell Valley Regional School District, based in Pennington, NJ, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Bear Tavern Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Francis Lore Elementary School (1.9 mi), Toll Gate Grammar School (3.2 mi), Marie H Katzenbach Elementary School for the Deaf (3.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.