- Enrollment
- 937
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Blackwood, NJ
Chews Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Chews Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340603001512
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chews Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of New Jersey schools.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Blackwood · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 29.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Chews Elementary School has class sizes larger than 84% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chews Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Blackwood, NJ.
School address
District: Gloucester Township Public Schools · New Jersey
NCES ID 340603001512 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Chews Elementary School held near 714 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 52.0 → 52.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 340603001512 · Blackwood, NJ Other · MID · TRAD
716 enr · 13.8:1 · 29.5% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Ann a. Mullen Middle School (937 students)
Chews Elementary School held near 714 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 52.0 → 52.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Chews 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
- This school
Chews Elementary School
716 students
- Charles W. Lew
Charles W. Lewis Middle School
704 students
- Erial Elementa
Erial Elementary School
643 students
- Loring Flemmin
Loring Flemming Elementary School
629 students
What this shows Chews Elementary School reports 716 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chews Elementary School compares
Chews 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 | 13.8:1 | ▲ 17% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.5% | ▼ 0% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 716 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
716
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 84% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.5%
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
$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 716 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.8%
Hispanic or Latino 16.3%
African American 16.1%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 57.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.9, Chews 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 Chews Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann a. Mullen Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glen Landing Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Charles W. Lewis Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Erial Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Loring Flemming Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chews 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
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide other 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 (~716 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Chews Elementary School
How many students attend Chews Elementary School?
Chews Elementary School has 716 students enrolled. It is a public school in Blackwood, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 716 (2022-23) → 714 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chews Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chews Elementary School is 13.8:1, which is 17% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chews Elementary School?
29.5% of students at Chews Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chews Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Chews Elementary School is White at 57.8% of enrollment, in Blackwood, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chews Elementary School?
Chews Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Chews Elementary School rank among public schools in Blackwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Chews Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 public 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 public schools in Blackwood on the city page.
What other schools are in Gloucester Township Public Schools?
Besides Chews Elementary School, Gloucester Township Public Schools also operates Ann a. Mullen Middle School (937 students), Glen Landing Middle School (795 students), and Charles W. Lewis Middle School (704 students). See the Gloucester Township Public Schools district page for the complete list.