- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pitman, NJ
Elwood Kindle Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Elwood Kindle Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341308002618
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elwood Kindle Elementary School earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Pitman · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.1:1
- students per teacher
- 13.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Elwood Kindle Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elwood Kindle Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Pitman, NJ.
School address
District: Pitman Boro School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341308002618 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
166 on latest CCD 341308002618 · Pitman, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
166 enr · 11.1:1 · 13.9% lunch · RII 67
Nearest enrollment peer: Pitman High School (471 students)
Resource Investment Index #2 of 5 public schools in Pitman. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Elwood Kindle Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pitman High Sc
Pitman High School
471 students
- Memorial Eleme
Memorial Elementary School
269 students
- Pitman Middle
Pitman Middle School
251 students
- This school 166
Elwood Kindle Elementary School
166 students
- W.C.K. Walls E 163
W.C.K. Walls Elementary
163 students
What this shows Elwood Kindle Elementary School reports 166 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elwood Kindle Elementary School compares
Elwood Kindle Elementary School vs New Jersey and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.9% | ▼ 53% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 166 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
166
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$26,738
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 166 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.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pitman Boro School District reports $26,738 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elwood Kindle Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pitman High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Memorial Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pitman Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| W.C.K. Walls Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elwood Kindle Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 8.4:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 163
- Students per teacher
- 8.2:1
- Resource Index
- 76/100
Similar elementary schools in Pitman
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 (~166 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elwood Kindle Elementary School
How many students attend Elwood Kindle Elementary School?
Elwood Kindle Elementary School has 166 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pitman, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elwood Kindle Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elwood Kindle Elementary School is 11.1:1, which is 6% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 29% 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 Elwood Kindle Elementary School?
13.9% of students at Elwood Kindle Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elwood Kindle Elementary School?
Elwood Kindle Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (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 Elwood Kindle Elementary School rank among public schools in Pitman?
By Resource Investment Index, Elwood Kindle Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Pitman, 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 Pitman on the city page.
What other schools are in Pitman Boro School District?
Besides Elwood Kindle Elementary School, Pitman Boro School District also operates Pitman High School (471 students), Memorial Elementary School (269 students), and Pitman Middle School (251 students). See the Pitman Boro School District district page for the complete list.