- Enrollment
- 970
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Howell, NJ
Land O'pines Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Land O'pines Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340756003866
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Land O'pines Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Howell · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 14.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Land O'pines Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Land O'pines Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Howell, NJ.
School address
District: Howell Township Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340756003866 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+41 students YoY
Land O'pines Elementary School grew from 429 students in 2022-23 to 470 in 2023-24 (+9.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 44.4 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+41 students YoY 340756003866 · Howell, NJ Other · MID · TRAD
530 enr · 12:1 · 14.9% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Howell Township Middle School North (970 students)
Land O'pines Elementary School grew from 429 students in 2022-23 to 470 in 2023-24 (+9.6%). Teacher FTE lost 44.4 → 44.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Land O'pines Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Howell Townshi
Howell Township Middle School North
970 students
- Howell Townshi
Howell Township Middle School South
893 students
- This school
Land O'pines Elementary School
530 students
- Ramtown Elemen
Ramtown Elementary School
483 students
- Aldrich Elemen
Aldrich Elementary School
470 students
- Edith M. Grieb
Edith M. Griebling Elementary School
457 students
What this shows Land O'pines Elementary School reports 530 students on the CCD universe file.
How Land O'pines Elementary School compares
Land O'pines Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | ▲ 2% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.9% | ▼ 50% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 530 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
530
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% below 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 61% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$25,401
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
Student demographics
White 55.1%
Hispanic or Latino 28.7%
Two or More 6.8%
African American 5.3%
Asian 4.2%
Largest group: White at 55.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.5, Land O'pines Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Howell Township Public School District reports $25,401 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Land O'pines Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howell Township Middle School North | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Howell Township Middle School South | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ramtown Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aldrich Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edith M. Griebling Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Land O'pines Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 893
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~530 students)
Frequently asked questions about Land O'pines Elementary School
How many students attend Land O'pines Elementary School?
Land O'pines Elementary School has 530 students enrolled. It is a public school in Howell, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 429 (2022-23) → 470 (2023-24), up 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Land O'pines Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Land O'pines Elementary School is 12:1, which is 2% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Land O'pines Elementary School?
14.9% of students at Land O'pines Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Land O'pines Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Land O'pines Elementary School is White at 55.1% of enrollment, in Howell, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Land O'pines Elementary School?
Land O'pines Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Land O'pines Elementary School rank among schools in Howell?
By Resource Investment Index, Land O'pines Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Howell, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Howell on the city page.
What other schools are in Howell Township Public School District?
Besides Land O'pines Elementary School, Howell Township Public School District also operates Howell Township Middle School North (970 students), Howell Township Middle School South (893 students), and Ramtown Elementary School (483 students). See the Howell Township Public School District district page for the complete list.