Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School

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.
435
Total Students
46.5
Full-Time Teachers
9.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
23.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School
Demographic Student Count
White279
Hispanic124
Black3
Asian11
Two or More18
  • White
    279 (64.1%)
  • Hispanic
    124 (28.5%)
  • Two or More
    18 (4.1%)
  • Asian
    11 (2.5%)
  • Black
    3 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten23
Kindergarten90
Grade 171
Grade 287
Grade 380
Grade 484
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female21549.4%
Male22050.6%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)