Enrollment
389
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Phillipsburg, NJ
Lopatcong Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lopatcong Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340900005840
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lopatcong Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of New Jersey schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Phillipsburg · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 12.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lopatcong Elementary School has class sizes larger than 80% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lopatcong Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Phillipsburg, NJ.
School address
District: Lopatcong Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340900005840 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.0%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lopatcong Elementary School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lopatcong Elementary School
Lopatcong Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Phillipsburg, New Jersey, enrolling 389 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 12.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 389 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Jersey median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Among 752 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #553, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and African American (19%) (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 389 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
17.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Lopatcong Township School District spends $19,595 per pupil, 22% below the New Jersey average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district, Lopatcong Township School District, also runs Lopatcong Township Middle School (335 students).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lopatcong Elementary School compares
Lopatcong Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▲ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.0% | ▼ 59% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 389 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
389
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
12.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,595
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $24,984
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 389 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 49.9%
African American 18.8%
Hispanic or Latino 17.5%
Asian 10.0%
Two or More 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 49.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.4, Lopatcong Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lopatcong Township School District, which includes Lopatcong Elementary School.
$19,595
Per student
-22%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.7%
State 28.2%
Federal 5.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Lopatcong Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lopatcong Township Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lopatcong Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~389 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lopatcong Elementary School
How many students attend Lopatcong Elementary School?
Lopatcong Elementary School has 389 students enrolled. It is a public school in Phillipsburg, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lopatcong Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lopatcong Elementary School is 13.4:1, which is 14% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lopatcong Elementary School?
12.0% of students at Lopatcong Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lopatcong Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lopatcong Elementary School is White at 49.9% of enrollment, in Phillipsburg, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lopatcong Elementary School?
Lopatcong Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lopatcong Elementary School rank among schools in Phillipsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Lopatcong Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Phillipsburg, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Phillipsburg on the city page.
Is Lopatcong Elementary School a good school?
Lopatcong Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of New Jersey schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Lopatcong Township School District?
Besides Lopatcong Elementary School, Lopatcong Township School District also operates Lopatcong Township Middle School (335 students). See the Lopatcong Township School District district page for the complete list.
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