- Enrollment
- 1,003
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Barnegat, NJ
Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341647004564
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of New Jersey schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Barnegat · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.1:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 19.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary has class sizes smaller than 92% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Barnegat, NJ.
School address
District: Barnegat Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341647004564 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary grew from 301 students in 2022-23 to 333 in 2023-24 (+10.6%).
Teacher FTE held 40.5 → 40.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+32 students YoY 341647004564 · Barnegat, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
325 enr · 8.1:1 · 19.3% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Barnegat High School (1,003 students)
Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary grew from 301 students in 2022-23 to 333 in 2023-24 (+10.6%). Teacher FTE held 40.5 → 40.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Barnegat High
Barnegat High School
1,003 students
- Cecil S. Colli
Cecil S. Collins Elementary
744 students
- Joseph T. Dona
Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School
524 students
- Russell O. Bra
Russell O. Brackman Middle School
509 students
- Robert L. Horb
Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School
499 students
- This school 325
Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary
325 students
What this shows Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary reports 325 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary compares
Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary 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 | 8.1:1 | ▼ 31% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.3% | ▼ 35% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 325 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.1:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
325
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
8.1:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 8% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$21,050
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 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 62.8%
Hispanic or Latino 24.0%
Two or More 6.5%
African American 5.5%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 62.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.1, Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Barnegat Township School District reports $21,050 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnegat High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cecil S. Collins Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Russell O. Brackman Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~325 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary
How many students attend Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary?
Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary has 325 students enrolled. It is a public school in Barnegat, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 301 (2022-23) → 333 (2023-24), up 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary is 8.1:1, which is 31% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 48% 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 Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary?
19.3% of students at Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary is White at 62.8% of enrollment, in Barnegat, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary?
Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary rank among public schools in Barnegat?
By Resource Investment Index, Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Barnegat, 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 Barnegat on the city page.
What other schools are in Barnegat Township School District?
Besides Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary, Barnegat Township School District also operates Barnegat High School (1,003 students), Cecil S. Collins Elementary (744 students), and Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School (524 students). See the Barnegat Township School District district page for the complete list.