- Enrollment
- 845
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Willingboro, NJ
James a Cotten Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for James a Cotten Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341800003463
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James a Cotten Intermediate School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Willingboro · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.5:1
- students per teacher
- 6.0%
- free-lunch eligible
James a Cotten Intermediate School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James a Cotten Intermediate School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Willingboro, NJ.
School address
District: Willingboro Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341800003463 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
James a Cotten Intermediate School held near 554 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 47.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 341800003463 · Willingboro, NJ Elementary · MID · TRAD
542 enr · 11.5:1 · 6.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Willingboro High School (845 students)
James a Cotten Intermediate School held near 554 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 47.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
James a Cotten Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Willingboro Hi
Willingboro High School
845 students
- Willingboro Me
Willingboro Memorial Middle School
550 students
- This school
James a Cotten Intermediate School
542 students
- W. R. James Sr
W. R. James Sr. Elementary School
408 students
- J.C.Stuart Ecd
J.C.Stuart Ecdc
365 students
- Hawthorne Park
Hawthorne Park Elementary School
354 students
What this shows James a Cotten Intermediate School reports 542 students on the CCD universe file.
How James a Cotten Intermediate School compares
James a Cotten Intermediate 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.0% | ▼ 80% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 542 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
542
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 53% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$24,277
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 271 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 117 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 65.3%
Hispanic or Latino 27.9%
White 2.8%
Two or More 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 65.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.4, James a Cotten Intermediate School is about as mixed as the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Willingboro Public School District reports $24,277 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How James a Cotten Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willingboro High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Willingboro Memorial Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| W. R. James Sr. Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J.C.Stuart Ecdc | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hawthorne Park Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James a Cotten Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Willingboro
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~542 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about James a Cotten Intermediate School
How many students attend James a Cotten Intermediate School?
James a Cotten Intermediate School has 542 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Willingboro, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 532 (2022-23) → 554 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at James a Cotten Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at James a Cotten Intermediate School is 11.5:1, which is 3% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at James a Cotten Intermediate School?
6.0% of students at James a Cotten Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James a Cotten Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at James a Cotten Intermediate School is African American at 65.3% of enrollment, in Willingboro, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James a Cotten Intermediate School?
James a Cotten Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 James a Cotten Intermediate School rank among public schools in Willingboro?
By Resource Investment Index, James a Cotten Intermediate School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Willingboro, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Willingboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Willingboro Public School District?
Besides James a Cotten Intermediate School, Willingboro Public School District also operates Willingboro High School (845 students), Willingboro Memorial Middle School (550 students), and W. R. James Sr. Elementary School (408 students). See the Willingboro Public School District district page for the complete list.