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Public School | Grades 1-5 | Washington Township

Bells Elementary School is located in Turnersville, NJ and is one of 8 elementary schools in Washington Township School District. It is a public school that serves 397 students in grades 1-5.

Bells Elementary School made AYP in 2009. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of New Jersey in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Bells Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.

In 2011, Bells Elementary School had 11 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The New Jersey average is 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Bells Elementary School's students and teachers. more

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227 Greentree Rd, Turnersville, NJ 08012

(856) 589-8441

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Students

Enrollment (2011)

Total: 397

45% 55%

Student Economic Level (2011)

In 2011, Bells Elementary School had 17% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. New Jersey had 32% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.

Student Ethnicity (2011)

White

82%

Asian/Pacific Islander

Black

Hispanic

Two or More Races

Washington Township District Spending

$14,602Per Pupil

The Washington Township spends $14,602 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 59% on instruction, 38% on support services, 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Washington Township District

11:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2011, Bells Elementary School had 11 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The New Jersey average is 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher.

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About the NJASK

What is it?

The New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) is an annual test used to assess a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.

Which Grades and Subjects?

Students are assessed in grades 3 through 7 in language arts literacy and math, and in grade 4 in science.

How is it Scored?

Students are rated at one of three levels: partially proficient, proficient, or advanced proficient. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

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Bells Elementary School

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11:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

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About the NJASK

What is it?

Which Grades and Subjects?

How is it Scored?

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