Enrollment
951
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
83.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.5:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.0%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fountain Woods Elementary School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fountain Woods Elementary School
Fountain Woods Elementary School is a large elementary school in Burlington, New Jersey, enrolling 951 students.
At 11.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New Jersey median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 29.0% lands close to the New Jersey typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New Jersey, bigger than 90% of state schools at 951 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 211 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #60.
Its student body is led by African American (38%) and White (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 317 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
13.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Burlington Township School District also operates Burlington Township High School (1,118 students) and Burlington Township Middle School at Springside (822 students) alongside Fountain Woods Elementary 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 Fountain Woods Elementary School compares
Fountain Woods Elementary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$22,659
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Burlington Township School District, which includes Fountain Woods Elementary School.
$22,659
Per student
-9%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.1%
State 43.9%
Federal 5.0%
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 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
- 1,118
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 822
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 681
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary 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 (~951 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Fountain Woods Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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