Belleville PS5

5.bellevilleschools.org

397 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Belleville School No. 5, located at 149 Adelaide Street in Belleville, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving students in the Belleville School District. As a neighborhood-focused institution, the school is dedicated to providing foundational education that emphasizes core academic subjects, social-emotional development, and the preparation of students for their transition into middle school. Like other schools in the district, it plays a vital role in the local community by fostering a structured learning environment that encourages student engagement and academic growth.

The school operates within a suburban framework, prioritizing a supportive atmosphere where educators work to meet the diverse needs of their student population. In addition to its primary curriculum, Belleville School No. 5 typically offers various opportunities for parental involvement and community engagement, which are cornerstones of the district's approach to education. By focusing on fundamental literacy, numeracy, and character building, the school strives to ensure that its students develop the necessary skills to succeed in their future academic endeavors.

397

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Belleville PS5
Demographic	Student Count
White	45
Hispanic	309
Black	18
Asian	17
Two or More	4
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
309 (78.0 %)
White
45 (11.4 %)
Black
18 (4.5 %)
Asian
17 (4.3 %)
Two or More
4 (1.0 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Belleville Public School District
Phone:	(973)969-4399
Website:	http://5.bellevilleschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	397
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	206
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 41

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 63

Grade 6 70

Ungraded 22