Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School

Summary:

Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School is a public elementary school in Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey, serving students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Point Pleasant Borough School District, which is ranked 202 out of 615 school districts in the state.

Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School stands out for its consistently high academic performance, with students scoring significantly above the state and district averages in standardized tests for English Language Arts and Mathematics. The school particularly excels in serving Hispanic students and students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking in the top 5% and top 10% of New Jersey elementary schools, respectively, for these subgroups. However, the school's student population is predominantly white, which is not reflective of the racial diversity seen in many other New Jersey schools.

Compared to nearby elementary schools, Nellie F. Bennett generally outperforms its counterparts in key metrics, such as academic achievement and student-teacher ratio. While the school has experienced some fluctuations in chronic absenteeism rates, it has generally maintained lower rates than nearby schools. The school's strong performance and dedicated focus on serving all students effectively suggest it is providing a high-quality educational experience, though it may want to consider ways to promote greater racial and socioeconomic diversity among its student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2000 Riviera Parkway
       Point Pleasant Beach, NJ  08742


(732) 701-1900

District: Point Pleasant Borough School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
400th of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,835 Help


Students who attend Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Memorial Middle School
High:    Point Pleasant Borough High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.4 Help
Number of students:  719

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.4%
Hispanic:
6.5%
Asian:
1.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  7.4% Help


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Compare Details Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School ranks better than 70.2% of elementary schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.81. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.4%), Hispanic (6.5%), Asian (1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 7.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School is 13.4. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School is $9,835.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School 400th of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Point Pleasant Borough School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Point Pleasant Borough School District 202nd of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 77.10 299th 1204 75.2%
2004 81.54 144th 1298 88.9%
2005 83.20 79th 1303 93.9%
2006 79.68 176th 1314 86.6%
2007 81.57 78th 1329 94.1%
2008 77.69 235th 1338 82.4%
2009 78.82 242nd 1346 82.0%
2010 78.82 244th 1354 82.0%
2011 77.85 281st 1360 79.3%
2012 78.69 259th 1363 81.0%
2013 74.91 374th 1367 72.6%
2014 75.27 357th 1363 73.8%
2015 65.97 485th 1357 64.3%
2016 74.77 363rd 1346 73.0%
2017 79.71 285th 1352 78.9%
2018 75.95 344th 1353 74.6%
2019 72.18 414th 1360 69.6%
2021 68.27 375th 1317 71.5%
2022 71.00 417th 1345 69.0%
2023 71.81 400th 1342 70.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.43 314th 1001 68.6%
2019 65.21 295th 1007 70.7%
2021 45.61 405th 868 53.3%
2022 50.17 389th 949 59.0%
2023 82.01 122nd 958 87.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.37 337th 942 64.2%
2019 78.55 111th 948 88.3%
2021 86.97 40th 839 95.2%
2023 87.89 62nd 910 93.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.56 371st 1333 72.2%
2019 68.37 453rd 1331 66.0%
2021 69.61 327th 1290 74.7%
2022 70.62 407th 1326 69.3%
2023 72.47 376th 1318 71.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.08 317th 1334 76.2%
2019 74.23 343rd 1335 74.3%
2021 65.89 390th 1297 69.9%
2022 70.26 390th 1324 70.5%
2023 69.93 391st 1315 70.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 90.88 49th 899 94.5%
2021 84.77 82nd 896 90.8%
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Rank History for White students at Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.31 320th 1022 68.7%
2019 62.89 373rd 1023 63.5%
2021 58.00 351st 964 63.6%
2022 57.40 407th 976 58.3%
2023 55.24 432nd 975 55.7%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 729 0 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 738
1989 688 2 3 8 0 n/a n/a 0 701
1990 764 4 1 13 1 n/a n/a 0 783
1991 731 4 3 8 2 n/a n/a 0 748
1992 765 4 3 18 1 n/a n/a 0 791
1993 694 3 4 13 2 n/a n/a 0 716
1994 702 3 6 7 3 n/a n/a 0 721
1995 787 0 5 6 1 n/a n/a 0 799
1996 787 0 5 6 1 n/a n/a 0 799
1998 802 1 2 6 3 n/a n/a 0 814
1999 813 1 2 3 3 n/a n/a 0 822
2000 860 4 1 7 3 n/a n/a 0 875
2001 896 4 2 10 1 n/a n/a 0 913
2002 828 1 4 11 1 n/a n/a 0 845
2003 828 1 4 11 1 n/a n/a 0 845
2004 827 0 8 21 2 n/a n/a 0 858
2005 803 1 8 31 2 n/a n/a 0 845
2006 808 2 8 25 3 n/a n/a 0 846
2007 786 1 7 25 3 n/a n/a 0 822
2008 750 2 10 33 5 n/a n/a 0 800
2009 726 5 1 44 3 16 0 0 795
2010 672 7 15 35 3 2 2 0 736
2011 674 5 16 42 2 2 4 0 745
2012 649 8 14 54 2 2 4 0 733
2013 642 7 12 55 2 3 6 0 727
2014 657 5 3 51 1 9 2 0 728
2015 660 6 3 45 1 5 5 0 725
2016 671 5 7 47 0 2 5 0 737
2017 663 5 6 45 0 2 9 0 730
2018 677 5 1 52 0 2 8 0 745
2019 695 5 2 49 0 2 14 0 767
2020 691 5 5 49 0 0 14 0 764
2021 614 4 5 56 0 0 10 0 689
2022 640 0 6 57 0 2 14 0 719
2023 657 0 7 47 0 1 7 0 719

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 738 36.0 20.5 n/a
1989 701 39.0 17.9 n/a
1990 783 43.0 18.2 5
1991 748 47.0 15.9 5.9
1992 791 48.0 16.4 8.3
1993 716 38.5 18.6 8.8
1994 721 40.0 18.0 7.8
1995 799 41.0 19.5 6.4
1996 799 41.0 19.5 6.4
1998 814 41.1 19.8 5
1999 822 41.0 20.0 5.4
2000 875 43.5 20.1 6.2
2001 913 43.8 20.8 6
2002 845 51.5 16.4 6.9
2003 845 51.5 16.4 6.9
2004 858 54.0 15.9 7.1
2005 845 54.5 15.5 n/a
2006 846 54.0 15.7 6.1
2007 822 54.0 15.2 5.6
2008 800 46.0 17.4 5.4
2009 795 53.1 12.0 5.2
2010 736 46.0 16.0 5.6
2011 745 41.7 17.8 8.5
2012 733 50.3 14.5 10.2
2013 727 50.0 14.5 9.6
2014 728 54.0 13.4 15.9
2015 725 56.0 12.9 14.6
2016 737 54.0 13.6 14
2017 730 56.0 13.0 12.3
2018 745 55.5 13.4 10.9
2019 767 53.5 14.3 10.4
2020 764 52.6 14.5 10.1
2021 689 56.9 12.1 9.3
2022 719 60.3 11.9 9
2023 719 53.2 13.4 7.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 738 36.0 20.5 n/a
1989 701 39.0 17.9 n/a
1990 783 43.0 18.2 5
1991 748 47.0 15.9 5.9
1992 791 48.0 16.4 8.3
1993 716 38.5 18.6 8.8
1994 721 40.0 18.0 7.8
1995 799 41.0 19.5 6.4
1996 799 41.0 19.5 6.4
1998 814 41.1 19.8 5
1999 822 41.0 20.0 5.4
2000 875 43.5 20.1 6.2
2001 913 43.8 20.8 6
2002 845 51.5 16.4 6.9
2003 845 51.5 16.4 6.9
2004 858 54.0 15.9 7.1
2005 845 54.5 15.5 n/a
2006 846 54.0 15.7 6.1
2007 822 54.0 15.2 5.6
2008 800 46.0 17.4 5.4
2009 795 53.1 12.0 5.2
2010 736 46.0 16.0 5.6
2011 745 41.7 17.8 8.5
2012 733 50.3 14.5 10.2
2013 727 50.0 14.5 9.6
2014 728 54.0 13.4 15.9
2015 725 56.0 12.9 14.6
2016 737 54.0 13.6 14
2017 730 56.0 13.0 12.3
2018 745 55.5 13.4 10.9
2019 767 53.5 14.3 10.4
2020 764 52.6 14.5 10.1
2021 689 56.9 12.1 9.3
2022 719 60.3 11.9 9
2023 719 53.2 13.4 7.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $46 (0.5%) $9,789 (99.5%) $9,835

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 414th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 400th of 1342 Elementary schools
 0.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School)54.746.2
 8.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Point Pleasant Borough School District)54.141.8
 12.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School)66.660.5
 6.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Point Pleasant Borough School District)63.558.2
 5.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School)72.370.1
 2.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Point Pleasant Borough School District)65.860.6
 5.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School)66.661.6
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Point Pleasant Borough School District)67.456.7
 10.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School)69.365
 4.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Point Pleasant Borough School District)68.361.7
 6.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School)66.161.6
 4.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Point Pleasant Borough School District)66.563.6
 2.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)46.840.1
 6.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students767719
 6.3%
African American50
 100%
American Indian00
Asian27
 250%
Hispanic4947
 4.1%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White695657
 5.5%
Two or More Races147
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients10.4%7.4%
 3.1%


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Students at Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School are 91% White, 7% Hispanic.

Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School ranks 400th of 1342 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Memorial Middle School
High : Point Pleasant Borough High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 719 students attended Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School.


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