- Enrollment
- 1,119
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lanoka Harbor, NJ
Lanoka Harbor Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lanoka Harbor Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340810004630
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lanoka Harbor Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Lanoka Harbor · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- students per teacher
- 21.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lanoka Harbor Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lanoka Harbor Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Lanoka Harbor, NJ.
School address
District: Lacey Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340810004630 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Lanoka Harbor Elementary School held near 464 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.8 → 40.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 340810004630 · Lanoka Harbor, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
465 enr · 11.3:1 · 21.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Lacey Township High School (1,119 students)
Lanoka Harbor Elementary School held near 464 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.8 → 40.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Lanoka Harbor Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lacey Township
Lacey Township High School
1,119 students
- Lacey Township
Lacey Township Middle School
819 students
- Mill Pond Elem
Mill Pond Elementary School
599 students
- Forked River E
Forked River Elementary School
479 students
- This school
Lanoka Harbor Elementary School
465 students
- Cedar Creek El 432
Cedar Creek Elementary School
432 students
What this shows Lanoka Harbor Elementary School reports 465 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lanoka Harbor Elementary School compares
Lanoka Harbor 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 4% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.0% | ▼ 29% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 465 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
465
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.8%
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
$22,955
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 465 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.
Student demographics
White 81.5%
Hispanic or Latino 13.8%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 81.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.6, Lanoka Harbor Elementary School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lacey Township School District reports $22,955 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lanoka Harbor Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lacey Township High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lacey Township Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mill Pond Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Forked River Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cedar Creek Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lanoka Harbor Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 819
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 599
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~465 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lanoka Harbor Elementary School
How many students attend Lanoka Harbor Elementary School?
Lanoka Harbor Elementary School has 465 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lanoka Harbor, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 443 (2022-23) → 464 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lanoka Harbor Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lanoka Harbor Elementary School is 11.3:1, which is 4% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 28% 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 Lanoka Harbor Elementary School?
21.0% of students at Lanoka Harbor Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lanoka Harbor Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lanoka Harbor Elementary School is White at 81.5% of enrollment, in Lanoka Harbor, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lanoka Harbor Elementary School?
Lanoka Harbor Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Lanoka Harbor Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Lanoka Harbor?
By Resource Investment Index, Lanoka Harbor Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Lanoka Harbor, 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 Lacey Township School District?
Besides Lanoka Harbor Elementary School, Lacey Township School District also operates Lacey Township High School (1,119 students), Lacey Township Middle School (819 students), and Mill Pond Elementary School (599 students). See the Lacey Township School District district page for the complete list.