- Enrollment
- 2,279
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Clayton J. Davenport Elementary School held near 734 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 52.7 → 53.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 340456000086 · Egg Harbor Township, NJ Elementary · MID · TRAD
677 enr · 13:1 · 52.6% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Egg Harbor Township High School (2,279 students)
Clayton J. Davenport Elementary School held near 734 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 52.7 → 53.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Clayton J. Davenport Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Egg Harbor Tow
Egg Harbor Township High School
2,279 students
- Swift-Slaybaug
Swift-Slaybaugh Complex
1,422 students
- Dr. Joyanne D.
Dr. Joyanne D. Miller Elementary School
980 students
- Alder Avenue M
Alder Avenue Middle School
919 students
- Fernwood Avenu 811
Fernwood Avenue Middle School
811 students
- This school 677
Clayton J. Davenport Elementary School
677 students
What this shows Clayton J. Davenport Elementary School reports 677 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clayton J. Davenport Elementary School compares
Clayton J. Davenport 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 | 13:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$24,773
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
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.
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
District finance for Egg Harbor Township School District reports $24,773 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~677 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 757 (2022-23) → 734 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.