- Enrollment
- 937
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Blackwood, NJ
Blackwood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Blackwood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340603001508
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blackwood Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of New Jersey schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Blackwood · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 47.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Blackwood Elementary School has class sizes larger than 75% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blackwood Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Blackwood, NJ.
School address
District: Gloucester Township Public Schools · New Jersey
NCES ID 340603001508 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Blackwood Elementary School held near 571 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.7 → 45.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 340603001508 · Blackwood, NJ Elementary · MID · TRAD
574 enr · 13:1 · 47.2% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Ann a. Mullen Middle School (937 students)
Blackwood Elementary School held near 571 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.7 → 45.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Blackwood Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ann a. Mullen
Ann a. Mullen Middle School
937 students
- Glen Landing M
Glen Landing Middle School
795 students
- Chews Elementa
Chews Elementary School
716 students
- Charles W. Lew
Charles W. Lewis Middle School
704 students
- Erial Elementa
Erial Elementary School
643 students
- This school
Blackwood Elementary School
574 students
What this shows Blackwood Elementary School reports 574 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blackwood Elementary School compares
Blackwood 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 | 13:1 | ▲ 10% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.2% | ▲ 59% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 574 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
574
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$20,685
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 574 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 34.1%
White 27.0%
Hispanic or Latino 20.0%
Two or More 9.9%
Asian 7.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 34.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.5, Blackwood Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gloucester Township Public Schools reports $20,685 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Blackwood Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann a. Mullen Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glen Landing Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chews Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Charles W. Lewis Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Erial Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blackwood Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 716
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~574 students)
Frequently asked questions about Blackwood Elementary School
How many students attend Blackwood Elementary School?
Blackwood Elementary School has 574 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Blackwood, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 576 (2022-23) → 571 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blackwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Blackwood Elementary School is 13:1, which is 10% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Blackwood Elementary School?
47.2% of students at Blackwood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blackwood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Blackwood Elementary School is African American at 34.1% of enrollment, in Blackwood, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blackwood Elementary School?
Blackwood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Blackwood Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Blackwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Blackwood Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Blackwood, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Blackwood on the city page.
What other schools are in Gloucester Township Public Schools?
Besides Blackwood Elementary School, Gloucester Township Public Schools also operates Ann a. Mullen Middle School (937 students), Glen Landing Middle School (795 students), and Chews Elementary School (716 students). See the Gloucester Township Public Schools district page for the complete list.