Enrollment
677
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Egg Harbor Township, NJ
Clayton J. Davenport Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Clayton J. Davenport Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340456000086
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clayton J. Davenport Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of New Jersey schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Egg Harbor Township · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 52.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Clayton J. Davenport Elementary School has class sizes larger than 75% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clayton J. Davenport Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Egg Harbor Township, NJ.
School address
District: Egg Harbor Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340456000086 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.6%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+78% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clayton J. Davenport Elementary School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clayton J. Davenport Elementary School
Clayton J. Davenport Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, enrolling 677 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13:1 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 52.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 677 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 252 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #127.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (45%) and White (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 339 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Egg Harbor Township's elementary schools, it stands alongside Principle Academy Charter School (434 students): Clayton J. Davenport Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13:1 vs 11.4:1).
Egg Harbor Township School District also operates Egg Harbor Township High School (2,279 students) and Swift-Slaybaugh Complex (1,422 students) alongside Clayton J. Davenport 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 Clayton J. Davenport Elementary School compares
Clayton J. Davenport 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 | 13:1 | ▲ 10% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.6% | ▲ 78% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 677 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
677
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.8%
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
$25,593
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 339 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
Hispanic or Latino 44.8%
White 21.6%
Asian 13.6%
African American 12.1%
Two or More 7.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.4, Clayton J. Davenport 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 Egg Harbor Township School District, which includes Clayton J. Davenport Elementary School.
$25,593
Per student
+2%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+54%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.7%
State 48.2%
Federal 7.1%
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 Clayton J. Davenport Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Egg Harbor Township High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Swift-Slaybaugh Complex | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dr. Joyanne D. Miller Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alder Avenue Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fernwood Avenue Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clayton J. Davenport Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,279
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,422
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 980
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 919
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 811
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Similar elementary schools in Egg Harbor Township
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~677 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Clayton J. Davenport Elementary School
How many students attend Clayton J. Davenport Elementary School?
Clayton J. Davenport Elementary School has 677 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Egg Harbor Township, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clayton J. Davenport Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clayton J. Davenport Elementary School is 13:1, which is 10% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clayton J. Davenport Elementary School?
52.6% of students at Clayton J. Davenport Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clayton J. Davenport Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Clayton J. Davenport Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 44.8% of enrollment, in Egg Harbor Township, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clayton J. Davenport Elementary School?
Clayton J. Davenport Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Clayton J. Davenport Elementary School rank among public schools in Egg Harbor Township?
By Resource Investment Index, Clayton J. Davenport Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Egg Harbor Township, 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 Egg Harbor Township on the city page.
Is Clayton J. Davenport Elementary School a good school?
Clayton J. Davenport Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of New Jersey schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools. 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 Egg Harbor Township School District?
Besides Clayton J. Davenport Elementary School, Egg Harbor Township School District also operates Egg Harbor Township High School (2,279 students), Swift-Slaybaugh Complex (1,422 students), and Dr. Joyanne D. Miller Elementary School (980 students). See the Egg Harbor Township School District district page for the complete list.
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