- Enrollment
- 937
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Blackwood, NJ
Gloucester Township Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Gloucester Township Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340603001520
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gloucester Township Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Blackwood · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 29.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Gloucester Township Elementary School has class sizes larger than 76% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gloucester Township Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Blackwood, NJ.
School address
District: Gloucester Township Public Schools · New Jersey
NCES ID 340603001520 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Gloucester Township Elementary School held near 235 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 17.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 340603001520 · Blackwood, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
222 enr · 13.1:1 · 29.1% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Ann a. Mullen Middle School (937 students)
Gloucester Township Elementary School held near 235 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 17.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Gloucester Township Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ann a. Mullen
Ann a. Mullen Middle School
937 students
- Glen Landing M
Glen Landing Middle School
795 students
- Chews Elementa
Chews Elementary School
716 students
- Charles W. Lew
Charles W. Lewis Middle School
704 students
- Erial Elementa
Erial Elementary School
643 students
- This school 222
Gloucester Township Elementary School
222 students
What this shows Gloucester Township Elementary School reports 222 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gloucester Township Elementary School compares
Gloucester Township 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 | 13.1:1 | ▲ 11% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.1% | ▼ 2% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 222 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
222
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.1%
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
$20,685
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14.4%
African American 12.2%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 5.4%
Largest group: White at 61.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.7, Gloucester Township Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gloucester Township Public Schools reports $20,685 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gloucester Township Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann a. Mullen Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glen Landing Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chews Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Charles W. Lewis Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Erial Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gloucester Township Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 716
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~222 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gloucester Township Elementary School
How many students attend Gloucester Township Elementary School?
Gloucester Township Elementary School has 222 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Blackwood, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 244 (2022-23) → 235 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gloucester Township Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gloucester Township Elementary School is 13.1:1, which is 11% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gloucester Township Elementary School?
29.1% of students at Gloucester Township Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gloucester Township Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Gloucester Township Elementary School is White at 61.7% of enrollment, in Blackwood, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gloucester Township Elementary School?
Gloucester Township Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Gloucester Township Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Blackwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Gloucester Township Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Blackwood, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Blackwood on the city page.
What other schools are in Gloucester Township Public Schools?
Besides Gloucester Township Elementary School, Gloucester Township Public Schools also operates Ann a. Mullen Middle School (937 students), Glen Landing Middle School (795 students), and Chews Elementary School (716 students). See the Gloucester Township Public Schools district page for the complete list.