- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Franklinville, NJ
Caroline L. Reutter School
Federal NCES profile for Caroline L. Reutter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340543002544
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Caroline L. Reutter School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Franklinville · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.8:1
- students per teacher
- 19.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Caroline L. Reutter School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Caroline L. Reutter School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Franklinville, NJ.
School address
District: Township of Franklin School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340543002544 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Caroline L. Reutter School held near 397 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 340543002544 · Franklinville, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
388 enr · 10.8:1 · 19.0% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Mary F. Janvier School (579 students)
Caroline L. Reutter School held near 397 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Caroline L. Reutter School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mary F. Janvie
Mary F. Janvier School
579 students
- This school
Caroline L. Reutter School
388 students
- Main Road Scho
Main Road School
345 students
What this shows Caroline L. Reutter School reports 388 students on the CCD universe file.
How Caroline L. Reutter School compares
Caroline L. Reutter 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 | 10.8:1 | ▼ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.0% | ▼ 36% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 388 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
388
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 41% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$21,198
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 388 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%
Two or More 5.2%
African American 4.6%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 78.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.9, Caroline L. Reutter School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Township of Franklin School District reports $21,198 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Caroline L. Reutter School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary F. Janvier School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Main Road School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Caroline L. Reutter School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~388 students)
Frequently asked questions about Caroline L. Reutter School
How many students attend Caroline L. Reutter School?
Caroline L. Reutter School has 388 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Franklinville, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 379 (2022-23) → 397 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Caroline L. Reutter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Caroline L. Reutter School is 10.8:1, which is 8% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 31% 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 Caroline L. Reutter School?
19.0% of students at Caroline L. Reutter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Caroline L. Reutter School?
The largest demographic group at Caroline L. Reutter School is White at 78.4% of enrollment, in Franklinville, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Caroline L. Reutter School?
Caroline L. Reutter School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Caroline L. Reutter School rank among public schools in Franklinville?
By Resource Investment Index, Caroline L. Reutter School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Franklinville, 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 Township of Franklin School District?
Besides Caroline L. Reutter School, Township of Franklin School District also operates Mary F. Janvier School (579 students) and Main Road School (345 students). See the Township of Franklin School District district page for the complete list.