- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Medford, NJ
Cranberry Pines Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cranberry Pines Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340987001120
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cranberry Pines Elementary earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Medford · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.8:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 1.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Cranberry Pines Elementary has class sizes larger than 72% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cranberry Pines Elementary ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Medford, NJ.
School address
District: Medford Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340987001120 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Cranberry Pines Elementary grew from 358 students in 2022-23 to 376 in 2023-24 (+5.0%).
Teacher FTE held 29.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+18 students YoY 340987001120 · Medford, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
371 enr · 12.8:1 · 1.4% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Medford Memorial Middle School (644 students)
Cranberry Pines Elementary grew from 358 students in 2022-23 to 376 in 2023-24 (+5.0%). Teacher FTE held 29.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Cranberry Pines Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Medford Memori
Medford Memorial Middle School
644 students
- Chairville Ele
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
- This school
Cranberry Pines Elementary
371 students
- Taunton Forge
Taunton Forge Elementary School
318 students
What this shows Cranberry Pines Elementary reports 371 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cranberry Pines Elementary compares
Cranberry Pines Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 12.8:1 | ▲ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 1.4% | ▼ 95% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 371 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
371
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
1.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 95% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
6.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 371 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Two or More 5.9%
Asian 2.4%
African American 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 83.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.9, Cranberry Pines Elementary 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 Cranberry Pines Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medford Memorial Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chairville Elementary School | Similar size | 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 |
| Taunton Forge Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cranberry Pines Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 402
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- 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 (~371 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cranberry Pines Elementary
How many students attend Cranberry Pines Elementary?
Cranberry Pines Elementary has 371 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Medford, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 358 (2022-23) → 376 (2023-24), up 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cranberry Pines Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cranberry Pines Elementary is 12.8:1, which is 8% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cranberry Pines Elementary?
1.4% of students at Cranberry Pines Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cranberry Pines Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Cranberry Pines Elementary is White at 83.8% of enrollment, in Medford, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cranberry Pines Elementary?
Cranberry Pines Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Cranberry Pines Elementary rank among elementary schools in Medford?
By Resource Investment Index, Cranberry Pines Elementary ranks #2 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 Cranberry Pines Elementary, Medford Township School District also operates Medford Memorial Middle School (644 students), Chairville Elementary School (439 students), and Milton H. Allen Elementary School (428 students). See the Medford Township School District district page for the complete list.