Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School
435 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
School Overview
Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School, located on Seney Drive in Bernardsville, New Jersey, serves as the primary educational facility for the district's youngest students, typically housing grades Pre-K through Grade 4. As part of the Somerset Hills School District, the school is well-regarded for providing a nurturing, community-focused environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills while fostering social-emotional development. The facility is situated in a quiet residential area, reflecting the small-town character of Bernardsville while maintaining modern educational standards.
The school is known for its commitment to a balanced curriculum that integrates core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science with enrichment programs such as art, music, and physical education. Bedwell Elementary prioritizes a collaborative approach to learning, with a strong emphasis on active parental involvement and a close partnership between faculty and the local community. By focusing on creating a supportive atmosphere for early childhood education, the school aims to prepare its students for a successful transition to the middle school level within the district.
The school is known for its commitment to a balanced curriculum that integrates core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science with enrichment programs such as art, music, and physical education. Bedwell Elementary prioritizes a collaborative approach to learning, with a strong emphasis on active parental involvement and a close partnership between faculty and the local community. By focusing on creating a supportive atmosphere for early childhood education, the school aims to prepare its students for a successful transition to the middle school level within the district.
435
Total Students
46.5
Full-Time Teachers
9.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
23.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 279 |
| Hispanic | 124 |
| Black | 3 |
| Asian | 11 |
| Two or More | 18 |
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White279 (64.1%)
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Hispanic124 (28.5%)
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Two or More18 (4.1%)
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Asian11 (2.5%)
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Black3 (0.7%)
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: | Somerset Hills Regional School District |
| Phone: | (908)204-1920 |
| Website: | http://www.shsd.org |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 4th |
| Total Students: | 435 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 46.5 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 9.4 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 93 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 9 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
23
Kindergarten
90
Grade 1
71
Grade 2
87
Grade 3
80
Grade 4
84
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 23 |
| Kindergarten | 90 |
| Grade 1 | 71 |
| Grade 2 | 87 |
| Grade 3 | 80 |
| Grade 4 | 84 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 215 | 49.4% |
| Male | 220 | 50.6% |
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