NELLIE F. BENNETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Point Pleasant Borough School District school district, located in POINT PLEASANT, NJ with about 745 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 55 teachers, Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School, located on Riviera Parkway in Point Pleasant, New Jersey, serves as a cornerstone of the local community’s public education system. As part of the Point Pleasant Borough School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for students in the elementary grades. It emphasizes a well-rounded academic curriculum while promoting social-emotional development, encouraging students to build strong foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and the sciences.

Beyond its academic focus, Nellie F. Bennett is known for cultivating a tight-knit school culture that prioritizes character education and active parent involvement. The school typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment programs designed to nurture students' unique talents and interests. By maintaining a commitment to both high academic standards and a welcoming community atmosphere, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to the district's middle and high school levels.

For more information, contact Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School at (732) 701-1900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

RIVIERA PARKWAY
POINT PLEASANT, NJ 08742
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NELLIE F. BENNETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in POINT PLEASANT, NJ with about 745 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
745
Teachers:
55.54
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
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 745 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending NELLIE F. BENNETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 91% of the student body.

White
90.9%
Hispanic/Latino
7.0%
Two or more races
1.1%
Black or African American
0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%
Asian
0.1%

Female
51.1%
Male
48.9%

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.