Enrollment
409
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Deptford, NJ
Lake Tract Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lake Tract Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340390002520
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Tract Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Deptford · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.7:1
- students per teacher
- 29.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Tract Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Tract Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Deptford, NJ.
School address
District: Deptford Township Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340390002520 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.7:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.9%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lake Tract Elementary School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lake Tract Elementary School
Lake Tract Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Deptford, New Jersey, enrolling 409 students.
At 11.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New Jersey median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 29.9% lands close to the New Jersey typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 409 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 430 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #178.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and African American (25%) (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 409 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Deptford Township Public School District also operates Deptford Township High School (1,098 students) and Deptford Township Middle School (895 students) alongside Lake Tract Elementary School.
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 Lake Tract Elementary School compares
Lake Tract Elementary School 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.9% | ▲ 1% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 409 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
409
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above 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
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 56% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$21,799
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 409 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 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
White 46.7%
African American 24.7%
Hispanic or Latino 15.4%
Two or More 8.3%
Asian 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 46.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.8, Lake Tract Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Deptford Township Public School District, which includes Lake Tract Elementary School.
$21,799
Per student
-13%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.7%
State 44.1%
Federal 9.2%
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 Lake Tract Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deptford Township High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Deptford Township Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shady Lane Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Valley Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Good Intent Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Tract Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,098
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 895
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar elementary 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 (~409 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lake Tract Elementary School
How many students attend Lake Tract Elementary School?
Lake Tract Elementary School has 409 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Deptford, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Tract Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Tract Elementary School is 11.7:1, which is 1% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 25% 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 Lake Tract Elementary School?
29.9% of students at Lake Tract Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Tract Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lake Tract Elementary School is White at 46.7% of enrollment, in Deptford, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Tract Elementary School?
Lake Tract Elementary School 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 Lake Tract Elementary School rank among public schools in Deptford?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Tract Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Deptford, 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 Deptford on the city page.
Is Lake Tract Elementary School a good school?
Lake Tract Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. 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 Deptford Township Public School District?
Besides Lake Tract Elementary School, Deptford Township Public School District also operates Deptford Township High School (1,098 students), Deptford Township Middle School (895 students), and Shady Lane Elementary School (422 students). See the Deptford Township Public School District district page for the complete list.
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