- Enrollment
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Haddonfield, NJ
J. Fithian Tatem School
Federal NCES profile for J. Fithian Tatem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340639001562
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J. Fithian Tatem School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of New Jersey schools.
- #4 of 6
- schools in Haddonfield · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.8:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 1.9%
- free-lunch eligible
J. Fithian Tatem School has class sizes larger than 98% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J. Fithian Tatem School ranks #4 of 6 schools in Haddonfield, NJ.
School address
District: Haddonfield School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340639001562 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
J. Fithian Tatem School held near 432 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.8 → 25.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 340639001562 · Haddonfield, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
433 enr · 18.8:1 · 1.9% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Haddonfield Memorial High School (827 students)
J. Fithian Tatem School held near 432 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.8 → 25.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
J. Fithian Tatem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Haddonfield Me
Haddonfield Memorial High School
827 students
- Haddonfield Mi
Haddonfield Middle School
631 students
- Central School
Central School
447 students
- This school
J. Fithian Tatem School
433 students
- Elizabeth Hadd
Elizabeth Haddon School
402 students
What this shows J. Fithian Tatem School reports 433 students on the CCD universe file.
How J. Fithian Tatem School compares
J. Fithian Tatem 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 | 18.8:1 | ▲ 59% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 1.9% | ▼ 94% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 433 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
433
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
1.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 94% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 59% above state mean
Top 98% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$19,501
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 433 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
White 83.6%
Asian 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 83.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.2, J. Fithian Tatem School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Haddonfield School District reports $19,501 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How J. Fithian Tatem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haddonfield Memorial High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Haddonfield Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elizabeth Haddon School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J. Fithian Tatem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 402
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~433 students)
Frequently asked questions about J. Fithian Tatem School
How many students attend J. Fithian Tatem School?
J. Fithian Tatem School has 433 students enrolled. It is a public school in Haddonfield, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 432 (2022-23) → 432 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at J. Fithian Tatem School?
The student-teacher ratio at J. Fithian Tatem School is 18.8:1, which is 59% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at J. Fithian Tatem School?
1.9% of students at J. Fithian Tatem School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J. Fithian Tatem School?
The largest demographic group at J. Fithian Tatem School is White at 83.6% of enrollment, in Haddonfield, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J. Fithian Tatem School?
J. Fithian Tatem 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 J. Fithian Tatem School rank among schools in Haddonfield?
By Resource Investment Index, J. Fithian Tatem School ranks #4 of 6 schools in Haddonfield, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Haddonfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Haddonfield School District?
Besides J. Fithian Tatem School, Haddonfield School District also operates Haddonfield Memorial High School (827 students), Haddonfield Middle School (631 students), and Central School (447 students). See the Haddonfield School District district page for the complete list.