- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Marlton, NJ
Helen L Beeler
Federal NCES profile for Helen L Beeler, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340489001070
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Helen L Beeler earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of New Jersey schools.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Marlton · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 9.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Helen L Beeler has class sizes larger than 90% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Helen L Beeler ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Marlton, NJ.
School address
District: Evesham Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340489001070 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Helen L Beeler held near 518 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 340489001070 · Marlton, NJ Elementary · MID · TRAD
557 enr · 14.7:1 · 9.1% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Marlton Middle (744 students)
Helen L Beeler held near 518 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Helen L Beeler in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marlton Middle
Marlton Middle
744 students
- Frances Demasi
Frances Demasi Middle School
720 students
- J Harold Van Z
J Harold Van Zant
621 students
- Marlton Elemen
Marlton Elementary
567 students
- This school
Helen L Beeler
557 students
- Richard L Rice
Richard L Rice School
492 students
What this shows Helen L Beeler reports 557 students on the CCD universe file.
How Helen L Beeler compares
Helen L Beeler 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 25% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.1% | ▼ 69% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 557 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
557
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 90% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$21,584
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 557 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.0%
Asian 14.9%
Two or More 8.4%
African American 7.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 60.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.8, Helen L Beeler is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Evesham Township School District reports $21,584 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Helen L Beeler Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marlton Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Frances Demasi Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| J Harold Van Zant | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marlton Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richard L Rice School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Helen L Beeler's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- 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 (~557 students)
Frequently asked questions about Helen L Beeler
How many students attend Helen L Beeler?
Helen L Beeler has 557 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Marlton, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 519 (2022-23) → 518 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Helen L Beeler?
The student-teacher ratio at Helen L Beeler is 14.7:1, which is 25% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Helen L Beeler?
9.1% of students at Helen L Beeler are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Helen L Beeler?
The largest demographic group at Helen L Beeler is White at 60.0% of enrollment, in Marlton, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Helen L Beeler?
Helen L Beeler 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 Helen L Beeler rank among elementary schools in Marlton?
By Resource Investment Index, Helen L Beeler ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Marlton, 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 Marlton on the city page.
What other schools are in Evesham Township School District?
Besides Helen L Beeler, Evesham Township School District also operates Marlton Middle (744 students), Frances Demasi Middle School (720 students), and J Harold Van Zant (621 students). See the Evesham Township School District district page for the complete list.