- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lumberton, NJ
Ashbrook Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ashbrook Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340918000703
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ashbrook Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of New Jersey schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Lumberton · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 18.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ashbrook Elementary School has class sizes larger than 83% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ashbrook Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Lumberton, NJ.
School address
District: Lumberton Township Board of Education · New Jersey
NCES ID 340918000703 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Ashbrook Elementary School held near 367 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.7 → 29.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 340918000703 · Lumberton, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
371 enr · 13.7:1 · 18.3% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Bobby's Run Elementary School (457 students)
Ashbrook Elementary School held near 367 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.7 → 29.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Ashbrook Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bobby's Run El
Bobby's Run Elementary School
457 students
- This school
Ashbrook Elementary School
371 students
- Lumberton Midd
Lumberton Middle School
356 students
What this shows Ashbrook Elementary School reports 371 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ashbrook Elementary School compares
Ashbrook Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▲ 16% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.3% | ▼ 38% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 371 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
371
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 83% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$23,446
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 124 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 38.3%
African American 27.0%
Hispanic or Latino 19.1%
Two or More 8.4%
Asian 6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 38.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.3, Ashbrook Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Lumberton Township Board of Education reports $23,446 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ashbrook Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby's Run Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lumberton Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ashbrook Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~371 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ashbrook Elementary School
How many students attend Ashbrook Elementary School?
Ashbrook Elementary School has 371 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lumberton, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 361 (2022-23) → 367 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ashbrook Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ashbrook Elementary School is 13.7:1, which is 16% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ashbrook Elementary School?
18.3% of students at Ashbrook Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ashbrook Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ashbrook Elementary School is White at 38.3% of enrollment, in Lumberton, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ashbrook Elementary School?
Ashbrook Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ashbrook Elementary School rank among public schools in Lumberton?
By Resource Investment Index, Ashbrook Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Lumberton, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Lumberton Township Board of Education?
Besides Ashbrook Elementary School, Lumberton Township Board of Education also operates Bobby's Run Elementary School (457 students) and Lumberton Middle School (356 students). See the Lumberton Township Board of Education district page for the complete list.