Enrollment
365
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Willingboro, NJ
J.C.Stuart Ecdc
Federal NCES profile for J.C.Stuart Ecdc, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341800003459
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J.C.Stuart Ecdc earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Willingboro · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 2.9%
- free-lunch eligible
J.C.Stuart Ecdc has class sizes larger than 75% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J.C.Stuart Ecdc ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Willingboro, NJ.
School address
District: Willingboro Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341800003459 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
2.9%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-90% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How J.C.Stuart Ecdc compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at J.C.Stuart Ecdc
J.C.Stuart Ecdc is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Willingboro, New Jersey, enrolling 365 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13:1 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 2.9% free-meal eligibility runs 90% below the New Jersey average.
With 365 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Jersey median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 578 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #329.
Its student body is led by African American (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 365 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
11.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Willingboro's public schools, it stands alongside Garfield Ecdc (294 students): J.C.Stuart Ecdc is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13:1 vs 17.3:1).
Willingboro Public School District also operates Willingboro High School (845 students) and Willingboro Memorial Middle School (550 students) alongside J.C.Stuart Ecdc.
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.C.Stuart Ecdc compares
J.C.Stuart Ecdc 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 | 13:1 | ▲ 10% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.9% | ▼ 90% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 365 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
365
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
2.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 90% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.5%
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
$22,221
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 365 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.
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
African American 67.7%
Hispanic or Latino 20.5%
White 3.8%
Asian 3.6%
Two or More 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 67.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.6, J.C.Stuart Ecdc is about as mixed as the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Willingboro Public School District, which includes J.C.Stuart Ecdc.
$22,221
Per student
-11%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.0%
State 58.5%
Federal 6.5%
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.C.Stuart Ecdc 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 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James a Cotten Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| W. R. James Sr. Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hawthorne Park Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J.C.Stuart Ecdc's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 845
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Willingboro
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~365 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13:1)
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Frequently asked questions about J.C.Stuart Ecdc
How many students attend J.C.Stuart Ecdc?
J.C.Stuart Ecdc has 365 students enrolled. It is a public school in Willingboro, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J.C.Stuart Ecdc?
The student-teacher ratio at J.C.Stuart Ecdc is 13:1, which is 10% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at J.C.Stuart Ecdc?
2.9% of students at J.C.Stuart Ecdc are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J.C.Stuart Ecdc?
The largest demographic group at J.C.Stuart Ecdc is African American at 67.7% of enrollment, in Willingboro, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J.C.Stuart Ecdc?
J.C.Stuart Ecdc has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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.C.Stuart Ecdc rank among public schools in Willingboro?
By Resource Investment Index, J.C.Stuart Ecdc ranks #1 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.
Is J.C.Stuart Ecdc a good school?
J.C.Stuart Ecdc earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% 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 Willingboro Public School District?
Besides J.C.Stuart Ecdc, Willingboro Public School District also operates Willingboro High School (845 students), Willingboro Memorial Middle School (550 students), and James a Cotten Intermediate School (542 students). See the Willingboro Public School District district page for the complete list.
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