Belleville PS7

7.bellevilleschools.org

446 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Belleville Public School 7, located at 20 Passaic Avenue in Belleville, New Jersey, is a community-focused elementary school serving students in the local district. As part of the Belleville Public Schools system, the institution is committed to providing a structured academic environment that emphasizes core curriculum standards, literacy, and numeracy, while fostering the social and emotional development of its student body. The school serves as a central hub for neighborhood families, working to prepare young students for the transition to middle school through a blend of classroom instruction and extracurricular engagement.

The facility is situated within a residential area of Belleville, reflecting the district's dedication to neighborhood-based education. Like other schools in the township, PS 7 focuses on maintaining an inclusive atmosphere that supports diverse learners and encourages parent-teacher collaboration. By prioritizing foundational skills and consistent school-wide values, Belleville PS 7 aims to create a supportive learning culture where students can build the confidence and academic proficiency necessary for long-term success.

446

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Belleville PS7
Demographic	Student Count
White	76
Hispanic	277
Black	36
Asian	45
Two or More	5
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
277 (62.1 %)
White
76 (17.0 %)
Asian
45 (10.1 %)
Black
36 (8.1 %)
Two or More
5 (1.1 %)
American Indian
5 (1.1 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)

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)969-4338
Website:	http://7.bellevilleschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	446
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	212
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 72

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 47

Grade 6 57

Ungraded 12