Enrollment
558
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 341680005921
Dr. William Mennies Elementary School — Vineland, NJ
Federal NCES profile for Dr. William Mennies Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 22/100.
👥 Class size 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 15
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)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 11.9:1 New Jersey avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dr. William Mennies Elementary School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Dr. William Mennies Elementary School reports 558 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 44.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 15% above the New Jersey state mean of 11.9:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 14% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 558 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 34.1% 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 22/100 (F), calculated from 4 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 Dr. William Mennies 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 | 13.7:1 | ▲ 15% | 11.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 558 | top 67% | — | — |
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
13.7:1
students per teacher
— 15% above state mean
Top 84% in New Jersey — lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
34.1%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 558 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 558 Top 67% in New Jersey — larger than 33% of 2,509 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 44.0
Students per teacher 13.7:1 +15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 341680005921
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 61.3%
African American 17.7%
White 14.9%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 558:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 34.1%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 29
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Vineland Public School District, which includes Dr. William Mennies 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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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Dr. William Mennies Elementary School
How many students attend Dr. William Mennies Elementary School?
Dr. William Mennies Elementary School has 558 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in VINELAND, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. William Mennies Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr. William Mennies Elementary School is 13.7:1, which is 15% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.9:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dr. William Mennies Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Dr. William Mennies Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 61.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in VINELAND, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr. William Mennies Elementary School?
Dr. William Mennies Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.