- Enrollment
- 972
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Dix, NJ
Fort Dix Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Fort Dix Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341281001216
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fort Dix Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of New Jersey schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.9:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 12.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 296
- students enrolled
Fort Dix Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 75% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Pemberton Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341281001216 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+45 students YoY
Fort Dix Elementary School grew from 275 students in 2022-23 to 320 in 2023-24 (+16.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+45 students YoY 341281001216 · Fort Dix, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
296 enr · 9.9:1 · 12.7% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Pemberton Township High School (972 students)
Fort Dix Elementary School grew from 275 students in 2022-23 to 320 in 2023-24 (+16.4%). Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Fort Dix Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pemberton Town
Pemberton Township High School
972 students
- Denbo Crichton
Denbo Crichton School
855 students
- Helen a. Fort
Helen a. Fort Middle School
584 students
- Pemberton Earl
Pemberton Early Childhood Education Center
447 students
- Newcomb Middle 309
Newcomb Middle School
309 students
- This school 296
Fort Dix Elementary School
296 students
What this shows Fort Dix Elementary School reports 296 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fort Dix Elementary School compares
Fort Dix Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 9.9:1 | ▼ 16% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.7% | ▼ 57% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 296 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
296
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 25% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.5%
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
$27,691
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 296 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 42.2%
Hispanic or Latino 23.3%
African American 17.6%
Two or More 12.2%
Asian 3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
Largest group: White at 42.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.0, Fort Dix Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pemberton Township School District reports $27,691 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fort Dix Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pemberton Township High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Denbo Crichton School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Helen a. Fort Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pemberton Early Childhood Education Center | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Newcomb Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fort Dix Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 855
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~296 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fort Dix Elementary School
How many students attend Fort Dix Elementary School?
Fort Dix Elementary School has 296 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fort Dix, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 275 (2022-23) → 320 (2023-24), up 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fort Dix Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fort Dix Elementary School is 9.9:1, which is 16% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 37% 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 Fort Dix Elementary School?
12.7% of students at Fort Dix Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fort Dix Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Fort Dix Elementary School is White at 42.2% of enrollment, in Fort Dix, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fort Dix Elementary School?
Fort Dix Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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).
What other schools are in Pemberton Township School District?
Besides Fort Dix Elementary School, Pemberton Township School District also operates Pemberton Township High School (972 students), Denbo Crichton School (855 students), and Helen a. Fort Middle School (584 students). See the Pemberton Township School District district page for the complete list.