Billingsport Elementary School serves 324 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 324 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Billingsport Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Billingsport Elementary School's student population of 324 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
324 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Billingsport Elementary School is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
31%
34%
Black
38%
15%
White
18%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Billingsport Elementary School?
324 students attend Billingsport Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Billingsport Elementary School students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Billingsport Elementary School?
Billingsport Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Billingsport Elementary School offer ?
Billingsport Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Billingsport Elementary School part of?
Billingsport Elementary School is part of Paulsboro School District.
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