- Enrollment
- 937
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Erial, NJ
James W. Lilley Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for James W. Lilley Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340603005995
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James W. Lilley Elementary School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 43.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 519
- students enrolled
James W. Lilley Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Gloucester Township Public Schools · New Jersey
NCES ID 340603005995 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
James W. Lilley Elementary School held near 509 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.7 → 45.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 340603005995 · Erial, NJ Elementary · MID · TRAD
519 enr · 12.1:1 · 43.5% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Ann a. Mullen Middle School (937 students)
James W. Lilley Elementary School held near 509 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.7 → 45.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
James W. Lilley Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ann a. Mullen
Ann a. Mullen Middle School
937 students
- Glen Landing M
Glen Landing Middle School
795 students
- Chews Elementa
Chews Elementary School
716 students
- Charles W. Lew
Charles W. Lewis Middle School
704 students
- Erial Elementa
Erial Elementary School
643 students
- This school
James W. Lilley Elementary School
519 students
What this shows James W. Lilley Elementary School reports 519 students on the CCD universe file.
How James W. Lilley Elementary School compares
James W. Lilley Elementary 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 | 12.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.5% | ▲ 47% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 519 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
519
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 63% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$20,685
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 260 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 31.4%
African American 31.4%
Hispanic or Latino 27.2%
Asian 5.6%
Two or More 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 31.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.4, James W. Lilley Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gloucester Township Public Schools reports $20,685 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How James W. Lilley Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann a. Mullen Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glen Landing Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chews Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles W. Lewis Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Erial Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James W. Lilley Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 716
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- 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 (~519 students)
Frequently asked questions about James W. Lilley Elementary School
How many students attend James W. Lilley Elementary School?
James W. Lilley Elementary School has 519 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Erial, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 490 (2022-23) → 509 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at James W. Lilley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at James W. Lilley Elementary School is 12.1:1, which is 3% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at James W. Lilley Elementary School?
43.5% of students at James W. Lilley Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James W. Lilley Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at James W. Lilley Elementary School is African American at 31.4% of enrollment, in Erial, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James W. Lilley Elementary School?
James W. Lilley Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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).
What other schools are in Gloucester Township Public Schools?
Besides James W. Lilley Elementary School, Gloucester Township Public Schools also operates Ann a. Mullen Middle School (937 students), Glen Landing Middle School (795 students), and Chews Elementary School (716 students). See the Gloucester Township Public Schools district page for the complete list.