Enrollment
314
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
-30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
87.2%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+195% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ella G Clarke Elementary School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ella G Clarke Elementary School
Ella G Clarke Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Lakewood, New Jersey, enrolling 314 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.3:1, Ella G Clarke Elementary School is leaner than roughly 91% of New Jersey schools and 30% under the state's 11.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 87.2% of students qualify for free meals, 195% above the New Jersey average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 314 puts it in the smaller third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 49 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #11.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (91% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 17/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 314 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Lakewood Township School District spends $41,962 per pupil, 68% above the New Jersey average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 36.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Lakewood's elementary schools, it stands alongside Ocean Academy Charter School (551 students): Ella G Clarke Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (8.3:1 vs 14.1:1).
Lakewood Township School District also operates Lakewood High School (1,295 students) and Lakewood Middle School (574 students) alongside Ella G Clarke Elementary 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 Ella G Clarke Elementary School compares
Ella G Clarke Elementary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$41,962
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 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lakewood Township School District, which includes Ella G Clarke Elementary School.
$41,962
Per student
+68%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+153%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.6%
State 32.3%
Federal 36.2%
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 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
- 1,295
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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.
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 (~314 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Ella G Clarke Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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