Enrollment
701
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Glassboro, NJ
Dorothy L. Bullock School
Federal NCES profile for Dorothy L. Bullock School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340588000064
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dorothy L. Bullock School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of New Jersey schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Glassboro · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 43.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Dorothy L. Bullock School has class sizes larger than 85% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dorothy L. Bullock School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Glassboro, NJ.
School address
District: Glassboro School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340588000064 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.8%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dorothy L. Bullock School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dorothy L. Bullock School
Dorothy L. Bullock School is a mid-sized elementary school in Glassboro, New Jersey, enrolling 701 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14:1 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 43.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 701 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.
Among 281 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #233, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (33%) and White (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 701 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
11.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Glassboro School District also operates Glassboro High School (561 students) and Thomas E. Bowe School (412 students) alongside Dorothy L. Bullock 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 Dorothy L. Bullock School compares
Dorothy L. Bullock 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 | 14:1 | ▲ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.8% | ▲ 48% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 701 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
701
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 85% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$27,442
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 701 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. Includes 1 expulsion.
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
African American 33.4%
White 27.2%
Hispanic or Latino 26.2%
Two or More 7.6%
Asian 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 33.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.8, Dorothy L. Bullock School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Glassboro School District, which includes Dorothy L. Bullock School.
$27,442
Per student
+10%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+65%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.5%
State 41.6%
Federal 13.9%
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 Dorothy L. Bullock School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glassboro High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas E. Bowe School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| J. Harvey Rodgers School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dorothy L. Bullock School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 274
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~701 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Dorothy L. Bullock School
How many students attend Dorothy L. Bullock School?
Dorothy L. Bullock School has 701 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Glassboro, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dorothy L. Bullock School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dorothy L. Bullock School is 14:1, which is 19% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dorothy L. Bullock School?
43.8% of students at Dorothy L. Bullock School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dorothy L. Bullock School?
The largest demographic group at Dorothy L. Bullock School is African American at 33.4% of enrollment, in Glassboro, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dorothy L. Bullock School?
Dorothy L. Bullock School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Dorothy L. Bullock School rank among public schools in Glassboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Dorothy L. Bullock School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Glassboro, 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 Glassboro on the city page.
Is Dorothy L. Bullock School a good school?
Dorothy L. Bullock School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% 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 Glassboro School District?
Besides Dorothy L. Bullock School, Glassboro School District also operates Glassboro High School (561 students), Thomas E. Bowe School (412 students), and J. Harvey Rodgers School (274 students). See the Glassboro School District district page for the complete list.
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