Enrollment
275
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pennsville, NJ
Central Park Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Central Park Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340912005068
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Park Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Pennsville · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 31.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Park Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Park Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Pennsville, NJ.
School address
District: Pennsville School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340912005068 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.0%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Central Park Elementary School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Central Park Elementary School
Central Park Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Pennsville, New Jersey, enrolling 275 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12:1 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 31.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 275 puts it in the smaller third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Among 273 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #197, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 550 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Pennsville School District also operates Pennsville Memorial High School (483 students) and Pennsville Middle School (460 students) alongside Central Park 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 Central Park Elementary School compares
Central Park 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 | 12:1 | ▲ 2% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.0% | ▲ 5% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 275 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
275
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% above 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 61% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$22,297
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 61.5%
Hispanic or Latino 23.3%
African American 7.3%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 61.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.7, Central Park Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pennsville School District, which includes Central Park Elementary School.
$22,297
Per student
-11%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.1%
State 45.2%
Federal 5.7%
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 Central Park Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsville Memorial High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pennsville Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valley Park Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Penn Beach Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Park Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 263
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar elementary 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 (~275 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Central Park Elementary School
How many students attend Central Park Elementary School?
Central Park Elementary School has 275 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pennsville, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Park Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Park Elementary School is 12:1, which is 2% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Park Elementary School?
31.0% of students at Central Park Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Park Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Central Park Elementary School is White at 61.5% of enrollment, in Pennsville, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Park Elementary School?
Central Park Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Central Park Elementary School rank among public schools in Pennsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Park Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Pennsville, 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 Pennsville on the city page.
Is Central Park Elementary School a good school?
Central Park Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. 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 Pennsville School District?
Besides Central Park Elementary School, Pennsville School District also operates Pennsville Memorial High School (483 students), Pennsville Middle School (460 students), and Valley Park Elementary School (365 students). See the Pennsville School District district page for the complete list.
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