- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
J Harold Van Zant held near 624 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 38.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 340489001072 · Marlton, NJ Elementary · MID · TRAD
621 enr · 16.3:1 · 6.9% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Marlton Middle (744 students)
J Harold Van Zant held near 624 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE held 38.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
J Harold Van Zant 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
- This school
J Harold Van Zant
621 students
- Marlton Elemen
Marlton Elementary
567 students
- Helen L Beeler
Helen L Beeler
557 students
- Richard L Rice
Richard L Rice School
492 students
What this shows J Harold Van Zant reports 621 students on the CCD universe file.
How J Harold Van Zant compares
J Harold Van Zant 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 | 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 methodology
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
$21,584
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 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.
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
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 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
- 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
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 (~621 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 612 (2022-23) → 624 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.