- Enrollment
- 1,295
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lakewood, NJ
Ella G Clarke Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ella G Clarke Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340822004640
👥 S:T ratio 67
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ella G Clarke Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of New Jersey schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Lakewood · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.3:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 87.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Ella G Clarke Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 91% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ella G Clarke Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Lakewood, NJ.
School address
District: Lakewood Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340822004640 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+87 students YoY
Ella G Clarke Elementary School grew from 266 students in 2022-23 to 353 in 2023-24 (+32.7%).
Teacher FTE added 38.2 → 41.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+87 students YoY 340822004640 · Lakewood, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
314 enr · 8.3:1 · 87.2% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakewood High School (1,295 students)
Ella G Clarke Elementary School grew from 266 students in 2022-23 to 353 in 2023-24 (+32.7%). Teacher FTE added 38.2 → 41.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Ella G Clarke Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakewood High
Lakewood High School
1,295 students
- Lakewood Middl
Lakewood Middle School
574 students
- Spruce Street
Spruce Street Elementary School
554 students
- Oak Street Ele 513
Oak Street Elem School
513 students
- Piner Elementa 364
Piner Elementary School
364 students
- This school 314
Ella G Clarke Elementary School
314 students
What this shows Ella G Clarke Elementary School reports 314 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ella G Clarke Elementary School compares
Ella G Clarke Elementary School 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 | 8.3:1 | ▼ 30% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.2% | ▲ 195% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 314 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.3:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
314
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 195% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.3:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 9% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$48,105
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 314 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
Hispanic or Latino 91.1%
African American 4.8%
White 1.9%
Asian 1.6%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.7, Ella G Clarke Elementary School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lakewood Township School District reports $48,105 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ella G Clarke Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakewood Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spruce Street Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Street Elem School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Piner Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ella G Clarke Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 574
- Students per teacher
- 6.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 6.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 6.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary schools in Lakewood
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~314 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ella G Clarke Elementary School
How many students attend Ella G Clarke Elementary School?
Ella G Clarke Elementary School has 314 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lakewood, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 266 (2022-23) → 353 (2023-24), up 87.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ella G Clarke Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ella G Clarke Elementary School is 8.3:1, which is 30% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 47% 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 Ella G Clarke Elementary School?
87.2% of students at Ella G Clarke Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ella G Clarke Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ella G Clarke Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 91.1% of enrollment, in Lakewood, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ella G Clarke Elementary School?
Ella G Clarke Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Ella G Clarke Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Lakewood?
By Resource Investment Index, Ella G Clarke Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Lakewood, 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 Lakewood on the city page.
What other schools are in Lakewood Township School District?
Besides Ella G Clarke Elementary School, Lakewood Township School District also operates Lakewood High School (1,295 students), Lakewood Middle School (574 students), and Spruce Street Elementary School (554 students). See the Lakewood Township School District district page for the complete list.