Enrollment
475
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Burlington, NJ
Florence Township Memorial High School
Federal NCES profile for Florence Township Memorial High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 340522001082
👥 S:T ratio 46
📚 AP courses 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Florence Township Memorial High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of New Jersey schools.
- #7 of 9
- public schools in Burlington · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 21.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Florence Township Memorial High School has class sizes larger than 82% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Florence Township Memorial High School ranks #7 of 9 public schools in Burlington, NJ.
School address
District: Florence Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340522001082 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.5%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Florence Township Memorial High School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Florence Township Memorial High School
Florence Township Memorial High School is a mid-sized high school in Burlington, New Jersey, enrolling 475 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.6:1 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 21.5% lands close to the New Jersey typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 475 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Jersey median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Among 595 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #508, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and African American (25%) (diversity index 66/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 11 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 238 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Florence Township School District also operates Florence Riverfront School (627 students) and Roebling Elementary School (410 students) alongside Florence Township Memorial High 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 Florence Township Memorial High School compares
Florence Township Memorial High 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 | 13.6:1 | ▲ 15% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.5% | ▼ 27% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 475 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
475
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 82% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.5%
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
$20,949
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 238 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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
White 49.9%
African American 24.8%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%
Asian 10.1%
Two or More 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 49.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.1, Florence Township Memorial High School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Florence Township School District, which includes Florence Township Memorial High School.
$20,949
Per student
-16%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.4%
State 42.0%
Federal 7.6%
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 Florence Township Memorial High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Riverfront School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roebling Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Florence Township Memorial High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar high 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 (~475 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Florence Township Memorial High School
How many students attend Florence Township Memorial High School?
Florence Township Memorial High School has 475 students enrolled. It is a high school in Burlington, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Florence Township Memorial High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Florence Township Memorial High School is 13.6:1, which is 15% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Florence Township Memorial High School?
21.5% of students at Florence Township Memorial High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Florence Township Memorial High School?
The largest demographic group at Florence Township Memorial High School is White at 49.9% of enrollment, in Burlington, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Florence Township Memorial High School?
Florence Township Memorial High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Florence Township Memorial High School rank among public schools in Burlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Florence Township Memorial High School ranks #7 of 9 public schools in Burlington, 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 Burlington on the city page.
Is Florence Township Memorial High School a good school?
Florence Township Memorial High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of 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 Florence Township School District?
Besides Florence Township Memorial High School, Florence Township School District also operates Florence Riverfront School (627 students) and Roebling Elementary School (410 students). See the Florence Township School District district page for the complete list.
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