- Enrollment
- 1,098
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Lake Tract Elementary School held near 411 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.3 → 34.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 340390002520 · Deptford, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
409 enr · 11.7:1 · 29.9% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Deptford Township High School (1,098 students)
Lake Tract Elementary School held near 411 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.3 → 34.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Lake Tract Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Deptford Towns
Deptford Township High School
1,098 students
- Deptford Towns
Deptford Township Middle School
895 students
- Shady Lane Ele 422
Shady Lane Elementary School
422 students
- This school 409
Lake Tract Elementary School
409 students
- Oak Valley Ele 337
Oak Valley Elementary School
337 students
- Good Intent El 327
Good Intent Elementary School
327 students
What this shows Lake Tract Elementary School reports 409 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Tract Elementary School compares
Lake Tract 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 | 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 methodology
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
$21,407
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
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.
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
District finance for Deptford Township Public School District reports $21,407 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~409 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 411 (2022-23) → 411 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.