- Enrollment
- 948
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mount Laurel, NJ
Countryside Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Countryside Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341095001156
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Countryside Elementary School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Mount Laurel · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.1:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 6.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Countryside Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 72% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Countryside Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 schools in Mount Laurel, NJ.
School address
District: Mount Laurel Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341095001156 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Countryside Elementary School held near 306 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.5 → 28.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 341095001156 · Mount Laurel, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
293 enr · 10.1:1 · 6.2% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: T. E. Harrington Middle School (948 students)
Countryside Elementary School held near 306 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.5 → 28.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Countryside Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- T. E. Harringt
T. E. Harrington Middle School
948 students
- Hartford Upper
Hartford Upper Elementary School
926 students
- Springville El
Springville Elementary School
480 students
- Fleetwood Elem
Fleetwood Elementary School
404 students
- Hillside Eleme
Hillside Elementary School
386 students
- This school 293
Countryside Elementary School
293 students
What this shows Countryside Elementary School reports 293 students on the CCD universe file.
How Countryside Elementary School compares
Countryside 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 | 10.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.2% | ▼ 79% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 293 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
293
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% 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
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 28% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$22,785
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 293 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
White 49.8%
Asian 14.3%
African American 13.7%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%
Two or More 9.6%
Largest group: White at 49.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.8, Countryside Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mount Laurel Township School District reports $22,785 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Countryside Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| T. E. Harrington Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hartford Upper Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Springville Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fleetwood Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillside Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Countryside Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 926
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~293 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Countryside Elementary School
How many students attend Countryside Elementary School?
Countryside Elementary School has 293 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mount Laurel, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 322 (2022-23) → 306 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Countryside Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Countryside Elementary School is 10.1:1, which is 14% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 36% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Countryside Elementary School?
6.2% of students at Countryside Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Countryside Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Countryside Elementary School is White at 49.8% of enrollment, in Mount Laurel, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Countryside Elementary School?
Countryside Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (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 Countryside Elementary School rank among schools in Mount Laurel?
By Resource Investment Index, Countryside Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 schools in Mount Laurel, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mount Laurel on the city page.
What other schools are in Mount Laurel Township School District?
Besides Countryside Elementary School, Mount Laurel Township School District also operates T. E. Harrington Middle School (948 students), Hartford Upper Elementary School (926 students), and Springville Elementary School (480 students). See the Mount Laurel Township School District district page for the complete list.