- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Lopatcong Elementary School held near 374 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.3 → 35.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 340900005840 · Phillipsburg, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
389 enr · 13.4:1 · 12.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Lopatcong Township Middle School (335 students)
Lopatcong Elementary School held near 374 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.3 → 35.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
How Lopatcong Elementary School compares
Lopatcong 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 | 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 methodology
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
$19,793
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
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.
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
District finance for Lopatcong Township School District reports $19,793 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
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 (~389 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 375 (2022-23) → 374 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.