Enrollment
505
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ewing, NJ
Francis Lore Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Francis Lore Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340492003076
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Francis Lore Elementary School earns 48/100 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.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Ewing · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.5:1
- students per teacher
- 30.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Francis Lore Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Francis Lore Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Ewing, NJ.
School address
District: Ewing Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340492003076 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.5:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.1%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Francis Lore Elementary School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Francis Lore Elementary School
Francis Lore Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Ewing, New Jersey, enrolling 505 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.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 30.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 505 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.
Against 406 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #246.
Its student body is led by African American (36%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 505 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Ewing's public schools, it stands alongside Trenton Stem-to-Civics Charter School (562 students): Francis Lore Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.5:1 vs 24.4:1).
Ewing Township School District also operates Ewing High School (1,118 students) and Gilmore J Fisher Middle School (789 students) alongside Francis Lore 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 Francis Lore Elementary School compares
Francis Lore 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 | 30.1% | ▲ 2% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 505 | top 39% | - | - |
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.
505
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
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
12.7%
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
$26,522
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 505 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 36.0%
Hispanic or Latino 25.5%
White 23.4%
Two or More 7.9%
Asian 6.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 36.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.0, Francis Lore 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 Ewing Township School District, which includes Francis Lore Elementary School.
$26,522
Per student
+6%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+60%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.2%
State 32.3%
Federal 5.6%
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 Francis Lore Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ewing High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gilmore J Fisher Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| William L Antheil Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkway Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Francis Lore 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
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Ewing
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~505 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Francis Lore Elementary School
How many students attend Francis Lore Elementary School?
Francis Lore Elementary School has 505 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ewing, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Francis Lore Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Francis Lore 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 Francis Lore Elementary School?
30.1% of students at Francis Lore Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Francis Lore Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Francis Lore Elementary School is African American at 36.0% of enrollment, in Ewing, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Francis Lore Elementary School?
Francis Lore Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Francis Lore Elementary School rank among schools in Ewing?
By Resource Investment Index, Francis Lore Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Ewing, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Ewing on the city page.
Is Francis Lore Elementary School a good school?
Francis Lore Elementary School earns 48/100 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 Ewing Township School District?
Besides Francis Lore Elementary School, Ewing Township School District also operates Ewing High School (1,118 students), Gilmore J Fisher Middle School (789 students), and William L Antheil Elementary School (746 students). See the Ewing Township School District district page for the complete list.
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