Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School

(908)204-1920

www.shsd.org

453 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School, located on Seney Drive in Bernardsville, New Jersey, serves as the primary educational facility for the district's youngest students, typically housing grades Pre-K through Grade 4. As part of the Somerset Hills School District, the school is well-regarded for providing a nurturing, community-focused environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills while fostering social-emotional development. The facility is situated in a quiet residential area, reflecting the small-town character of Bernardsville while maintaining modern educational standards.

The school is known for its commitment to a balanced curriculum that integrates core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science with enrichment programs such as art, music, and physical education. Bedwell Elementary prioritizes a collaborative approach to learning, with a strong emphasis on active parental involvement and a close partnership between faculty and the local community. By focusing on creating a supportive atmosphere for early childhood education, the school aims to prepare its students for a successful transition to the middle school level within the district.

453

Total Students

42.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	305
Hispanic	111
Black	2
Asian	15
Two or More	20

White
305 (67.3 %)
Hispanic
111 (24.5 %)
Two or More
20 (4.4 %)
Asian
15 (3.3 %)
Black
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:	Somerset Hills Regional School District
Phone:	(908)204-1920
Website:	http://www.shsd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	453
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	93
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 12

Kindergarten 82

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 113

Grade 4 93