B. BERNICE YOUNG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
B. Bernice Young Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Burlington Township School District school district, located in BURLINGTON, NJ with about 826 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 70 teachers, B. Bernice Young Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
B. Bernice Young Elementary School is a public school located in Burlington, New Jersey, serving students in grades K–4. As part of the Burlington Township School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on foundational academic development, social-emotional growth, and the cultivation of early literacy and numeracy skills. The school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum, often integrating technology and creative instruction to keep young learners engaged as they transition through their primary education years.
Beyond the classroom, B. Bernice Young Elementary is known for its strong sense of community and active parent involvement. The school typically organizes various events, extracurricular activities, and initiatives designed to strengthen the partnership between families and educators. By maintaining a focus on character education and individual student progress, the school strives to prepare its young students not only for the academic demands of the upper elementary grades but also to become responsible and collaborative members of the school community.
For more information, contact B. Bernice Young Elementary School at (609) 386-3520 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BURLINGTON, NJ 08016-9741
(609) 386-3520
B. BERNICE YOUNG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in BURLINGTON, NJ with about 826 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Burlington Township School District
- Total Students:
- 826
- Teachers:
- 70
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 826 students
- White
- 35.6%
- Black or African American
- 31.5%
- Asian
- 12.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 12.7%
- Two or more races
- 6.9%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 43.3%
- Male
- 56.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.