Bells Elementary School

www.wtps.org/bells

553 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Bells Elementary School, located on Greentree Road in Turnersville, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in the Washington Township School District. As a staple of the local community, the school focuses on providing a supportive and structured academic environment for children in the elementary grade levels. The school emphasizes foundational learning, character development, and fostering a sense of community among its students, staff, and families.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Bells Elementary is known for its commitment to student well-being and active engagement. The school typically hosts a variety of extracurricular activities, special events, and PTO-sponsored programs that encourage parental involvement and enrichment. By prioritizing a well-rounded educational experience, Bells Elementary strives to prepare its students for their transition to the middle school level while maintaining a welcoming, neighborhood-school atmosphere.

553

Total Students

50.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bells Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	423
Hispanic	55
Black	16
Asian	28
Two or More	30
Pacific Islander	1

White
423 (76.5 %)
Hispanic
55 (9.9 %)
Two or More
30 (5.4 %)
Asian
28 (5.1 %)
Black
16 (2.9 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Washington Township School District
Phone:	(856)589-8441
Website:	http://www.wtps.org/bells
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	553
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	102
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 90

Grade 1 92

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 105

Grade 4 86

Grade 5 96