Enrollment
245
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 341287001634
George B. Fine Elementary School — Pennsauken, NJ
Federal NCES profile for George B. Fine Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 56/100.
👥 Class size 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 47
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.3:1
vs 11.9:1 New Jersey avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.9%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How George B. Fine Elementary School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
George B. Fine Elementary School reports 245 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 25.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 5% below the New Jersey state mean of 11.9:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 29% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 30.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 4% above the New Jersey average and 40% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 245 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 21.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Pennsauken Township Board of Education School District spends $31,247 per pupil district-wide, above the New Jersey average of $29,189 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 30.3% from local sources (property taxes), 56.7% from the state, and 13.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (C), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How George B. Fine Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New Jersey state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.3:1 | ▼ 5% | 11.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.9% | ▲ 4% | 29.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 245 | top 15% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
30.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 4% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
— 5% below state mean
Top 50% in New Jersey — lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
21.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$31,247
per pupil, district-wide
— above New Jersey avg of $29,189
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 245 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 245 Top 15% in New Jersey — larger than 85% of 2,509 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 25.0
Students per teacher 11.3:1 -5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 30.9% +4% vs state
NCES ID 341287001634
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 66.9%
African American 12.7%
White 9.0%
Asian 6.9%
Two or More 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 245:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 21.2%
In-school suspensions 9
Out-of-school suspensions 11
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pennsauken Township Board of Education School District, which includes George B. Fine Elementary School.
$31,247
Per student
+7%
vs New Jersey
Avg $29,189
+60%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 30.3%
State 56.7%
Federal 13.0%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,588
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Enrollment
- 988
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Enrollment
- 622
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
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Educator & family resources
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about George B. Fine Elementary School
How many students attend George B. Fine Elementary School?
George B. Fine Elementary School has 245 students enrolled. It is a other school in PENNSAUKEN, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George B. Fine Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at George B. Fine Elementary School is 11.3:1, which is 5% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.9:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at George B. Fine Elementary School?
30.9% of students at George B. Fine Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George B. Fine Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at George B. Fine Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 66.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in PENNSAUKEN, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George B. Fine Elementary School?
George B. Fine Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (C) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.