Bell Oaks Upper Elementary School

457 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Bell Oaks Upper Elementary School, located in Bellmawr, New Jersey, serves as a pivotal educational institution for students in grades 4 through 8. As part of the Bellmawr Public School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the transition from primary elementary education to the more rigorous demands of middle school. The facility focuses on academic growth, social-emotional development, and preparing students for the challenges of secondary education by emphasizing core curriculum standards and student engagement.

Beyond academics, Bell Oaks is known for its commitment to creating a well-rounded school community. The school offers various extracurricular activities and programs designed to help students discover their interests, develop leadership skills, and build strong interpersonal relationships. By maintaining a focus on both instructional excellence and student well-being, Bell Oaks Upper Elementary strives to empower its diverse student body to become responsible, productive members of the local community.

457

Total Students

40.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bell Oaks Upper Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	252
Hispanic	98
Black	28
Asian	56
Two or More	23

White
252 (55.1 %)
Hispanic
98 (21.4 %)
Asian
56 (12.3 %)
Black
28 (6.1 %)
Two or More
23 (5.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Bellmawr Public School District
Phone:	(856)931-6273
Website:	http://bellmawrschools.org
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	457
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	217
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* 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

Grade 5 110

Grade 6 105

Grade 7 102

Grade 8 98

Ungraded 42