- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Burlington, NJ
Captain James Lawrence Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Captain James Lawrence Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340243000968
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Captain James Lawrence Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Burlington · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.4:1
- students per teacher
- 54.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Captain James Lawrence Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Captain James Lawrence Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Burlington, NJ.
School address
District: Burlington City Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340243000968 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Captain James Lawrence Elementary School shrank from 256 students in 2022-23 to 227 in 2023-24 (-11.3%).
Teacher FTE added 22.2 → 25.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 340243000968 · Burlington, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
229 enr · 10.4:1 · 54.3% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Burlington City High School (757 students)
Captain James Lawrence Elementary School shrank from 256 students in 2022-23 to 227 in 2023-24 (-11.3%). Teacher FTE added 22.2 → 25.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Captain James Lawrence Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Burlington Cit
Burlington City High School
757 students
- Wilbur Watts I
Wilbur Watts Intermediate School
483 students
- Samuel Smith E
Samuel Smith Elementary School
310 students
- This school 229
Captain James Lawrence Elementary School
229 students
What this shows Captain James Lawrence Elementary School reports 229 students on the CCD universe file.
How Captain James Lawrence Elementary School compares
Captain James Lawrence Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 10.4:1 | ▼ 12% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.3% | ▲ 83% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 229 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
229
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% 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
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 34% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.4%
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
$26,221
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 229 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 56.3%
Hispanic or Latino 18.8%
White 16.6%
Two or More 5.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.7%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: African American at 56.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.7, Captain James Lawrence Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Burlington City Public School District reports $26,221 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Captain James Lawrence Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington City High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wilbur Watts Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Samuel Smith Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Captain James Lawrence Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 (~229 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Captain James Lawrence Elementary School
How many students attend Captain James Lawrence Elementary School?
Captain James Lawrence Elementary School has 229 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Burlington, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 256 (2022-23) → 227 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Captain James Lawrence Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Captain James Lawrence Elementary School is 10.4:1, which is 12% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 34% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Captain James Lawrence Elementary School?
54.3% of students at Captain James Lawrence Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Captain James Lawrence Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Captain James Lawrence Elementary School is African American at 56.3% of enrollment, in Burlington, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Captain James Lawrence Elementary School?
Captain James Lawrence Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Captain James Lawrence Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Burlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Captain James Lawrence Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Burlington, 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 Burlington on the city page.
What other schools are in Burlington City Public School District?
Besides Captain James Lawrence Elementary School, Burlington City Public School District also operates Burlington City High School (757 students), Wilbur Watts Intermediate School (483 students), and Samuel Smith Elementary School (310 students). See the Burlington City Public School District district page for the complete list.