- Enrollment
- 1,118
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Francis Lore Elementary School held near 501 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 44.8 → 42.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 340492003076 · Ewing, NJ Other · MID · TRAD
505 enr · 11.5:1 · 30.1% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Ewing High School (1,118 students)
Francis Lore Elementary School held near 501 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 44.8 → 42.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Francis Lore Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ewing High Sch
Ewing High School
1,118 students
- Gilmore J Fish
Gilmore J Fisher Middle School
789 students
- William L Anth
William L Antheil Elementary School
746 students
- This school
Francis Lore Elementary School
505 students
- Parkway Elemen 418
Parkway Elementary School
418 students
What this shows Francis Lore Elementary School reports 505 students on the CCD universe file.
How Francis Lore Elementary School compares
Francis Lore 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 | 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 methodology
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
$27,348
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 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.
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
District finance for Ewing Township School District reports $27,348 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~505 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 511 (2022-23) → 501 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.