- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mount Holly, NJ
Gertrude C. Folwell Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Gertrude C. Folwell Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341092001150
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gertrude C. Folwell Elementary School earns 52/100 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 4
- public schools in Mount Holly · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- students per teacher
- 50.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Gertrude C. Folwell Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gertrude C. Folwell Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Mount Holly, NJ.
School address
NCES ID 341092001150 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Gertrude C. Folwell Elementary School held near 346 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.1 → 30.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 341092001150 · Mount Holly, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
327 enr · 11.3:1 · 50.0% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: F. W. Holbein Middle School (451 students)
Gertrude C. Folwell Elementary School held near 346 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.1 → 30.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Gertrude C. Folwell Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- F. W. Holbein
F. W. Holbein Middle School
451 students
- This school
Gertrude C. Folwell Elementary School
327 students
- John Brainerd
John Brainerd Elementary School
304 students
What this shows Gertrude C. Folwell Elementary School reports 327 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gertrude C. Folwell Elementary School compares
Gertrude C. Folwell 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 4% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.0% | ▲ 69% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 327 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
327
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$24,312
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 164 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 31.5%
White 27.2%
Hispanic or Latino 24.2%
Two or More 10.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.7%
Asian 3.4%
Largest group: African American at 31.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.6, Gertrude C. Folwell Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Mount Holly Township Public School District reports $24,312 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gertrude C. Folwell Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| F. W. Holbein Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Brainerd Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gertrude C. Folwell Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~327 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gertrude C. Folwell Elementary School
How many students attend Gertrude C. Folwell Elementary School?
Gertrude C. Folwell Elementary School has 327 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mount Holly, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 332 (2022-23) → 346 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gertrude C. Folwell Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gertrude C. Folwell Elementary School is 11.3:1, which is 4% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 28% 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 Gertrude C. Folwell Elementary School?
50.0% of students at Gertrude C. Folwell Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gertrude C. Folwell Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Gertrude C. Folwell Elementary School is African American at 31.5% of enrollment, in Mount Holly, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gertrude C. Folwell Elementary School?
Gertrude C. Folwell Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Gertrude C. Folwell Elementary School rank among public schools in Mount Holly?
By Resource Investment Index, Gertrude C. Folwell Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Mount Holly, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Mount Holly Township Public School District?
Besides Gertrude C. Folwell Elementary School, Mount Holly Township Public School District also operates F. W. Holbein Middle School (451 students) and John Brainerd Elementary School (304 students). See the Mount Holly Township Public School District district page for the complete list.