At a glance
Reported students
263
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
25.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
03–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey elementary enrollment
18th percentile
Compared with 1,480 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
365
Penn Beach Elementary: 263 reported students.
State peer staffing position
34th percentile
10.3:1 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
- 272
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.7:1
What the reported data says about Penn Beach Elementary
Penn Beach Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades 03–05 in Pennsville. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Pennsville School District. NCES reports 263 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,480 elementary schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 387 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 18th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.3:1, close to 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 (74.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (14.8%). English learners represent 1.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 24.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Penn Beach Elementary
- 1How do the reported 10.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 25.5 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
- English learners
- 1.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 24.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 45.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White74.1%
- Hispanic14.8%
- Black4.9%
- Asian1.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.2%
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
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 Pennsville School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Central Park Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–03
275 reported students
Valley Park Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–01
365 reported students
Pennsville Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
460 reported students
Pennsville Memorial High School
High · Grades 09–12
483 reported students
Public schools near Penn Beach Elementary
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Park Elementary School Elementary · Pennsville School District | PK–01 | 365 | 1.4 mi |
| Central Park Elementary School Elementary · Pennsville School District | KG–03 | 275 | 1.8 mi |
| Charter School of New Castle Elementary · Charter · Charter School of New Castle | KG–08 | 788 | 2.7 mi |
| New Castle Elementary School Elementary · Colonial School District | KG–05 | 383 | 2.7 mi |
| Downie (Carrie) Elementary School Elementary · Colonial School District | KG–05 | 324 | 3 mi |
| Castle Hills Elementary School Elementary · Colonial School District | KG–05 | 462 | 3.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Penn Beach Elementary
What grades does Penn Beach Elementary serve?
Penn Beach Elementary reports grades 03–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Pennsville School District.
How many students attend Penn Beach Elementary?
Penn Beach Elementary reported 263 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 18th percentile among 1,480 New Jersey elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 272 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Penn Beach Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 10.3:1, based on 263 students and 25.5 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 Penn Beach Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Penn Beach Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Pennsville School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Penn Beach Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
45.2% 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 Penn Beach Elementary in?
Penn Beach Elementary is part of Pennsville School District, based in Pennsville, NJ, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Penn Beach Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Valley Park Elementary School (1.4 mi), Central Park Elementary School (1.8 mi), Charter School of New Castle (2.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.