- Enrollment
- 1,588
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pennsauken, NJ
George B. Fine Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for George B. Fine Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341287001634
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George B. Fine Elementary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Pennsauken · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.8:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 30.9%
- free-lunch eligible
George B. Fine Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 77% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George B. Fine Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Pennsauken, NJ.
School address
NCES ID 341287001634 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
George B. Fine Elementary School held near 285 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.6 → 33.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 341287001634 · Pennsauken, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
245 enr · 9.8:1 · 30.9% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Pennsauken High School (1,588 students)
George B. Fine Elementary School held near 285 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.6 → 33.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
George B. Fine Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pennsauken Hig
Pennsauken High School
1,588 students
- Howard M. Phif
Howard M. Phifer Middle School
988 students
- Pennsauken Int 622
Pennsauken Intermediate School
622 students
- Benjamin Frank 418
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
418 students
- G.H. Carson El 358
G.H. Carson Elementary School
358 students
- This school 245
George B. Fine Elementary School
245 students
What this shows George B. Fine Elementary School reports 245 students on the CCD universe file.
How George B. Fine Elementary School compares
George B. Fine 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 | 9.8:1 | ▼ 17% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.9% | ▲ 4% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 245 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
245
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
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
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 23% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$24,097
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
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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 52.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.2, George B. Fine Elementary School is about as mixed as the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pennsauken Township Board of Education School District reports $24,097 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How George B. Fine Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsauken High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Howard M. Phifer Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pennsauken Intermediate School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Franklin Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| G.H. Carson Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George B. Fine Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 988
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 622
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Pennsauken
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 (~245 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.8:1)
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 public school in Pennsauken, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 282 (2022-23) → 285 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at George B. Fine Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at George B. Fine Elementary School is 9.8:1, which is 17% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 38% 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 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% of enrollment, in Pennsauken, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George B. Fine Elementary School?
George B. Fine 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 George B. Fine Elementary School rank among schools in Pennsauken?
By Resource Investment Index, George B. Fine Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Pennsauken, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pennsauken on the city page.
What other schools are in Pennsauken Township Board of Education School District?
Besides George B. Fine Elementary School, Pennsauken Township Board of Education School District also operates Pennsauken High School (1,588 students), Howard M. Phifer Middle School (988 students), and Pennsauken Intermediate School (622 students). See the Pennsauken Township Board of Education School District district page for the complete list.