- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Medford, NJ
Chairville Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Chairville Elementary 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 340987006113
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chairville Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Medford · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.9:1
- students per teacher
- 6.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Chairville Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chairville Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Medford, NJ.
School address
District: Medford Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340987006113 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Chairville Elementary School held near 406 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.4 → 36.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 340987006113 · Medford, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
439 enr · 11.9:1 · 6.0% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Medford Memorial Middle School (644 students)
Chairville Elementary School held near 406 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.4 → 36.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Chairville Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Medford Memori
Medford Memorial Middle School
644 students
- This school
Chairville Elementary School
439 students
- Milton H. Alle
Milton H. Allen Elementary School
428 students
- Kirby's Mill E
Kirby's Mill Elementary School
402 students
- Cranberry Pine
Cranberry Pines Elementary
371 students
- Taunton Forge
Taunton Forge Elementary School
318 students
What this shows Chairville Elementary School reports 439 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chairville Elementary School compares
Chairville 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 | 11.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.0% | ▼ 80% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 439 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
439
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% 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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 60% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.3%
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
$24,639
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 439 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
African American 4.6%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 81.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.1, Chairville Elementary School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Medford Township School District reports $24,639 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chairville Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medford Memorial Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Milton H. Allen Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kirby's Mill Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cranberry Pines Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Taunton Forge Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chairville Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 402
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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 (~439 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chairville Elementary School
How many students attend Chairville Elementary School?
Chairville Elementary School has 439 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Medford, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 397 (2022-23) → 406 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chairville Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chairville Elementary School is 11.9:1, which is 1% 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 Chairville Elementary School?
6.0% of students at Chairville Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chairville Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Chairville Elementary School is White at 81.1% of enrollment, in Medford, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chairville Elementary School?
Chairville Elementary 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 Chairville Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Medford?
By Resource Investment Index, Chairville Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Medford, 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 Medford on the city page.
What other schools are in Medford Township School District?
Besides Chairville Elementary School, Medford Township School District also operates Medford Memorial Middle School (644 students), Milton H. Allen Elementary School (428 students), and Kirby's Mill Elementary School (402 students). See the Medford Township School District district page for the complete list.