Enrollment
245
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 341680001916
Dane Barse Elementary School — Vineland, NJ
Federal NCES profile for Dane Barse Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 34/100.
👥 Class size 70
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 1
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Vineland Public School District · New Jersey
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.6:1
vs 11.9:1 New Jersey avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dane Barse Elementary School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Dane Barse Elementary School reports 245 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 29.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 7.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 36% below the New Jersey state mean of 11.9:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 52% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 39.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Vineland Public School District spends $25,113 per pupil district-wide, below the New Jersey average of $29,189 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 11.3% from local sources (property taxes), 74.1% from the state, and 14.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dane Barse Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New Jersey state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.6:1 | ▼ 36% | 11.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 245 | top 15% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
7.6:1
students per teacher
— 36% below state mean
Top 6% in New Jersey — lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
39.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$25,113
per pupil, district-wide
— below New Jersey avg of $29,189
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 245 Top 15% in New Jersey — larger than 85% of 2,509 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 29.0
Students per teacher 7.6:1 -36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 341680001916
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.0%
African American 18.4%
White 14.7%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 39.6%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Vineland Public School District, which includes Dane Barse Elementary School.
$25,113
Per student
-14%
vs New Jersey
Avg $29,189
+29%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 11.3%
State 74.1%
Federal 14.7%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,736
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Enrollment
- 620
- Students per teacher
- —
- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
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Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Dane Barse Elementary School
How many students attend Dane Barse Elementary School?
Dane Barse Elementary School has 245 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in VINELAND, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dane Barse Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dane Barse Elementary School is 7.6:1, which is 36% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.9:1 and 52% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dane Barse Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Dane Barse Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 62.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in VINELAND, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dane Barse Elementary School?
Dane Barse Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.