- Enrollment
- 937
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sicklerville, NJ
Erial Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Erial Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340603001514
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Erial Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of New Jersey schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Sicklerville · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 42.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Erial Elementary School has class sizes larger than 70% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Erial Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Sicklerville, NJ.
School address
District: Gloucester Township Public Schools · New Jersey
NCES ID 340603001514 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Erial Elementary School held near 666 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 51.8 → 51.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 340603001514 · Sicklerville, NJ Other · MID · TRAD
643 enr · 12.6:1 · 42.1% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Ann a. Mullen Middle School (937 students)
Erial Elementary School held near 666 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 51.8 → 51.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Erial Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ann a. Mullen
Ann a. Mullen Middle School
937 students
- Glen Landing M
Glen Landing Middle School
795 students
- Chews Elementa
Chews Elementary School
716 students
- Charles W. Lew
Charles W. Lewis Middle School
704 students
- This school
Erial Elementary School
643 students
- Loring Flemmin
Loring Flemming Elementary School
629 students
What this shows Erial Elementary School reports 643 students on the CCD universe file.
How Erial Elementary School compares
Erial Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 12.6:1 | ▲ 7% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.1% | ▲ 42% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 643 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
643
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.1%
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
$20,685
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 429 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 38.6%
White 29.1%
Hispanic or Latino 17.9%
Two or More 10.1%
Asian 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 38.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.2, Erial Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gloucester Township Public Schools reports $20,685 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Erial Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann a. Mullen Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glen Landing Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chews Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Charles W. Lewis Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Loring Flemming Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Erial Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 716
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide other 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 (~643 students)
Frequently asked questions about Erial Elementary School
How many students attend Erial Elementary School?
Erial Elementary School has 643 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sicklerville, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 680 (2022-23) → 666 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Erial Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Erial Elementary School is 12.6:1, which is 7% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Erial Elementary School?
42.1% of students at Erial Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Erial Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Erial Elementary School is African American at 38.6% of enrollment, in Sicklerville, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Erial Elementary School?
Erial Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Erial Elementary School rank among schools in Sicklerville?
By Resource Investment Index, Erial Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Sicklerville, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sicklerville on the city page.
What other schools are in Gloucester Township Public Schools?
Besides Erial Elementary School, Gloucester Township Public Schools also operates Ann a. Mullen Middle School (937 students), Glen Landing Middle School (795 students), and Chews Elementary School (716 students). See the Gloucester Township Public Schools district page for the complete list.