- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Salem, NJ
John Fenwick Academy
Federal NCES profile for John Fenwick Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341455005092
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 74
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Fenwick Academy earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of New Jersey schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Salem · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 76.6%
- free-lunch eligible
John Fenwick Academy has class sizes larger than 94% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Fenwick Academy ranks #3 of 3 schools in Salem, NJ.
School address
District: Salem City School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341455005092 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
John Fenwick Academy held near 392 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 341455005092 · Salem, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
387 enr · 16.1:1 · 76.6% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Salem Middle School (472 students)
John Fenwick Academy held near 392 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
John Fenwick Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Salem Middle S
Salem Middle School
472 students
- Salem High Sch
Salem High School
393 students
- This school
John Fenwick Academy
387 students
What this shows John Fenwick Academy reports 387 students on the CCD universe file.
How John Fenwick Academy compares
John Fenwick Academy 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 36% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.6% | ▲ 159% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 387 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
387
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 159% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 94% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.9%
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
$25,714
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 129 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 64.6%
Hispanic or Latino 17.6%
White 11.4%
Two or More 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 64.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.5, John Fenwick Academy is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Salem City School District reports $25,714 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John Fenwick Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salem Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Salem High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Fenwick Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide other 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 (~387 students)
Frequently asked questions about John Fenwick Academy
How many students attend John Fenwick Academy?
John Fenwick Academy has 387 students enrolled. It is a public school in Salem, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 411 (2022-23) → 392 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Fenwick Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at John Fenwick Academy is 16.1:1, which is 36% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John Fenwick Academy?
76.6% of students at John Fenwick Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Fenwick Academy?
The largest demographic group at John Fenwick Academy is African American at 64.6% of enrollment, in Salem, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Fenwick Academy?
John Fenwick Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 John Fenwick Academy rank among schools in Salem?
By Resource Investment Index, John Fenwick Academy ranks #3 of 3 schools in Salem, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Salem on the city page.
What other schools are in Salem City School District?
Besides John Fenwick Academy, Salem City School District also operates Salem Middle School (472 students) and Salem High School (393 students). See the Salem City School District district page for the complete list.