Enrollment
371
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.3%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ashbrook Elementary School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ashbrook Elementary School
Ashbrook Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Lumberton, New Jersey, enrolling 371 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.7:1 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 18.3% lands close to the New Jersey typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 371 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Jersey median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 648 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #439.
Its student body is led by White (38%) and African American (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 124 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Lumberton Township Board of Education also operates Bobby's Run Elementary School (457 students) and Lumberton Middle School (356 students) alongside Ashbrook Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ashbrook Elementary School compares
Ashbrook Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$24,090
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $24,984
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lumberton Township Board of Education, which includes Ashbrook Elementary School.
$24,090
Per student
-4%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+45%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.5%
State 40.5%
Federal 6.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~371 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Lumberton on the city page.
Is Ashbrook Elementary School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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