Enrollment
621
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Marlton, NJ
J Harold Van Zant
Federal NCES profile for J Harold Van Zant, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340489001072
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J Harold Van Zant earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of New Jersey schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Marlton · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 6.9%
- free-lunch eligible
J Harold Van Zant has class sizes larger than 95% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J Harold Van Zant ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Marlton, NJ.
School address
District: Evesham Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340489001072 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+38% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
6.9%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-77% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How J Harold Van Zant compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at J Harold Van Zant
J Harold Van Zant is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Marlton, New Jersey, enrolling 621 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.3:1 is larger than about 95% of New Jersey schools and 38% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 6.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 621 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Among 538 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #433, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and Asian (11%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 621 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Evesham Township School District also operates Marlton Middle (744 students) and Frances Demasi Middle School (720 students) alongside J Harold Van Zant.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How J Harold Van Zant compares
J Harold Van Zant on the metrics families compare, against New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▲ 38% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.9% | ▼ 77% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 621 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
621
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
6.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 95% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$21,989
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $24,984
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 621 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 66.0%
Asian 10.8%
African American 8.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Two or More 6.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 66.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.6, J Harold Van Zant is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Evesham Township School District, which includes J Harold Van Zant.
$21,989
Per student
-12%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 67.2%
State 27.3%
Federal 5.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How J Harold Van Zant Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marlton Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Frances Demasi Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marlton Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Helen L Beeler | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Richard L Rice School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J Harold Van Zant's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~621 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about J Harold Van Zant
How many students attend J Harold Van Zant?
J Harold Van Zant has 621 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Marlton, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J Harold Van Zant?
The student-teacher ratio at J Harold Van Zant is 16.3:1, which is 38% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at J Harold Van Zant?
6.9% of students at J Harold Van Zant are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J Harold Van Zant?
The largest demographic group at J Harold Van Zant is White at 66.0% of enrollment, in Marlton, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J Harold Van Zant?
J Harold Van Zant has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does J Harold Van Zant rank among elementary schools in Marlton?
By Resource Investment Index, J Harold Van Zant ranks #4 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.
Is J Harold Van Zant a good school?
J Harold Van Zant earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of New Jersey schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Evesham Township School District?
Besides J Harold Van Zant, Evesham Township School District also operates Marlton Middle (744 students), Frances Demasi Middle School (720 students), and Marlton Elementary (567 students). See the Evesham Township School District district page for the complete list.
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