- Enrollment
- 896
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lindenwold, NJ
Lindenwold School Five
Federal NCES profile for Lindenwold School Five, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340864001580
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lindenwold School Five earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Lindenwold · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.5:1
- students per teacher
- 72.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Lindenwold School Five has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lindenwold School Five ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Lindenwold, NJ.
School address
District: Lindenwold Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340864001580 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Lindenwold School Five held near 599 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 52.5 → 53.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 340864001580 · Lindenwold, NJ Elementary · MID · TRAD
596 enr · 11.5:1 · 72.7% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Lindenwold Middle School (896 students)
Lindenwold School Five held near 599 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 52.5 → 53.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Lindenwold School Five in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lindenwold Mid
Lindenwold Middle School
896 students
- Lindenwold Hig
Lindenwold High School
802 students
- Lindenwold Sch
Lindenwold School Four
657 students
- This school
Lindenwold School Five
596 students
- Lindenwold Pre 161
Lindenwold Preschool Building
161 students
What this shows Lindenwold School Five reports 596 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lindenwold School Five compares
Lindenwold School Five 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.7% | ▲ 146% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 596 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
596
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 146% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 53% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
44.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,326
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 596 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.3%
African American 36.7%
White 9.9%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.9, Lindenwold School Five is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Lindenwold Public School District reports $21,326 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lindenwold School Five Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lindenwold Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lindenwold High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lindenwold School Four | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lindenwold Preschool Building | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lindenwold School Five's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 802
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 161
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~596 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lindenwold School Five
How many students attend Lindenwold School Five?
Lindenwold School Five has 596 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lindenwold, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 593 (2022-23) → 599 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lindenwold School Five?
The student-teacher ratio at Lindenwold School Five is 11.5:1, which is 3% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 27% 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 Lindenwold School Five?
72.7% of students at Lindenwold School Five are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lindenwold School Five?
The largest demographic group at Lindenwold School Five is Hispanic or Latino at 46.3% of enrollment, in Lindenwold, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lindenwold School Five?
Lindenwold School Five has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower 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 Lindenwold School Five rank among elementary schools in Lindenwold?
By Resource Investment Index, Lindenwold School Five ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Lindenwold, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Lindenwold on the city page.
What other schools are in Lindenwold Public School District?
Besides Lindenwold School Five, Lindenwold Public School District also operates Lindenwold Middle School (896 students), Lindenwold High School (802 students), and Lindenwold School Four (657 students). See the Lindenwold Public School District district page for the complete list.