- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bellmawr, NJ
Ethel M Burke Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ethel M Burke Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340138001320
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ethel M Burke Elementary School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Bellmawr · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.9:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 32.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Ethel M Burke Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 87% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ethel M Burke Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Bellmawr, NJ.
School address
District: Bellmawr Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340138001320 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Ethel M Burke Elementary School held near 233 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 25.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 340138001320 · Bellmawr, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
222 enr · 8.9:1 · 32.6% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Bellmawr Park Elementary School (496 students)
Ethel M Burke Elementary School held near 233 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 25.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Ethel M Burke Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bellmawr Park
Bellmawr Park Elementary School
496 students
- Bell Oaks Uppe
Bell Oaks Upper Elementary School
441 students
- This school
Ethel M Burke Elementary School
222 students
What this shows Ethel M Burke Elementary School reports 222 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ethel M Burke Elementary School compares
Ethel M Burke 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 | 8.9:1 | ▼ 25% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.6% | ▲ 10% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 222 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
222
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% above 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
8.9:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 13% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$23,086
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 222 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 42.3%
Hispanic or Latino 25.2%
Asian 19.8%
Two or More 9.0%
African American 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 42.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.9, Ethel M Burke Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bellmawr Public School District reports $23,086 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ethel M Burke Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellmawr Park Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bell Oaks Upper Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ethel M Burke Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~222 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ethel M Burke Elementary School
How many students attend Ethel M Burke Elementary School?
Ethel M Burke Elementary School has 222 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bellmawr, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 236 (2022-23) → 233 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ethel M Burke Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ethel M Burke Elementary School is 8.9:1, which is 25% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 43% 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 Ethel M Burke Elementary School?
32.6% of students at Ethel M Burke Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ethel M Burke Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ethel M Burke Elementary School is White at 42.3% of enrollment, in Bellmawr, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ethel M Burke Elementary School?
Ethel M Burke Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (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 Ethel M Burke Elementary School rank among public schools in Bellmawr?
By Resource Investment Index, Ethel M Burke Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Bellmawr, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Bellmawr Public School District?
Besides Ethel M Burke Elementary School, Bellmawr Public School District also operates Bellmawr Park Elementary School (496 students) and Bell Oaks Upper Elementary School (441 students). See the Bellmawr Public School District district page for the complete list.