At a glance
Reported students
706
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
51.88
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey elementary enrollment
93rd percentile
Compared with 1,480 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
670
Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School: 706 reported students.
State peer staffing position
86th percentile
13.6:1 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
- 718
- Teachers (FTE)
- 59
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.2:1
What the reported data says about Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School
Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Point Pleasant. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Point Pleasant Borough School District. NCES reports 706 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 93rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.6:1, above 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 (90.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.1%). English learners represent 1.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.1%. 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 Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 13.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 51.88 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
- 1.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 10.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White90.7%
- Hispanic7.1%
- Black0%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial1.3%
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 Point Pleasant Borough School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Ocean Road Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
483 reported students
Memorial Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
634 reported students
Point Pleasant Borough High School
High · Grades 09–12
831 reported students
Public schools near Nellie F. Bennett 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Head Elementary Elementary · Bay Head Borough School District | KG–08 | 125 | 0.7 mi |
| Ocean Road Elementary School Elementary · Point Pleasant Borough School District | PK–05 | 483 | 1 mi |
| Midstreams Elementary School Elementary · Brick Township Public School District | KG–05 | 558 | 2 mi |
| G. Harold Antrim Elementary School Elementary · Point Pleasant Beach School District | PK–08 | 302 | 2.1 mi |
| Brielle Elementary School Elementary · Brielle Boro School District | PK–08 | 471 | 3 mi |
| Veterans Memorial Elementary School Elementary · Brick Township Public School District | KG–05 | 619 | 3.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School
What grades does Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School serve?
Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Point Pleasant Borough School District.
How many students attend Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School?
Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School reported 706 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 93rd percentile among 1,480 New Jersey elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 718 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 13.6:1, based on 706 students and 51.88 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 Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Point Pleasant Borough School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
10.5% 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 Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School in?
Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School is part of Point Pleasant Borough School District, based in Point Pleasant, NJ, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Bay Head Elementary (0.7 mi), Ocean Road Elementary School (1 mi), Midstreams Elementary School (2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.