- Enrollment
- 1,118
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Burlington, NJ
Fountain Woods Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Fountain Woods Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340246000260
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fountain Woods Elementary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Burlington · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.5:1
- students per teacher
- 29.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Fountain Woods Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fountain Woods Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Burlington, NJ.
School address
District: Burlington Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340246000260 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Fountain Woods Elementary School held near 967 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 83.9 → 83.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 340246000260 · Burlington, NJ Elementary · MID · TRAD
951 enr · 11.5:1 · 29.0% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Burlington Township High School (1,118 students)
Fountain Woods Elementary School held near 967 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 83.9 → 83.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Fountain Woods Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Burlington Tow
Burlington Township High School
1,118 students
- This school
Fountain Woods Elementary School
951 students
- Burlington Tow
Burlington Township Middle School at Springside
822 students
- B. Bernice You
B. Bernice Young Elementary School
681 students
What this shows Fountain Woods Elementary School reports 951 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fountain Woods Elementary School compares
Fountain Woods 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.0% | ▼ 2% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 951 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
951
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 53% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.7%
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
$23,806
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 317 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 38.2%
White 25.6%
Hispanic or Latino 17.8%
Asian 11.9%
Two or More 6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 38.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.9, Fountain Woods Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Burlington Township School District reports $23,806 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fountain Woods Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington Township High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Burlington Township Middle School at Springside | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| B. Bernice Young Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fountain Woods Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 822
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 681
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~951 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Fountain Woods Elementary School
How many students attend Fountain Woods Elementary School?
Fountain Woods Elementary School has 951 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Burlington, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 969 (2022-23) → 967 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fountain Woods Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fountain Woods Elementary School is 11.5:1, which is 3% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 27% 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 Fountain Woods Elementary School?
29.0% of students at Fountain Woods Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fountain Woods Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Fountain Woods Elementary School is African American at 38.2% of enrollment, in Burlington, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fountain Woods Elementary School?
Fountain Woods Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Fountain Woods Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Burlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Fountain Woods Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary 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 elementary schools in Burlington on the city page.
What other schools are in Burlington Township School District?
Besides Fountain Woods Elementary School, Burlington Township School District also operates Burlington Township High School (1,118 students), Burlington Township Middle School at Springside (822 students), and B. Bernice Young Elementary School (681 students). See the Burlington Township School District district page for the complete list.