Enrollment
504
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 341680001930
Marie Durand Elementary School — Vineland, NJ
Federal NCES profile for Marie Durand Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 41/100.
👥 Class size 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 43
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Vineland Public School District · New Jersey
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 11.9:1 New Jersey avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
0.8%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-97% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marie Durand Elementary School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Marie Durand Elementary School reports 504 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 39.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 3% above the New Jersey state mean of 11.9:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 23% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 0.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 97% below the New Jersey average and 98% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 22.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Vineland Public School District spends $25,113 per pupil district-wide, below the New Jersey average of $29,189 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 11.3% from local sources (property taxes), 74.1% from the state, and 14.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (D), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Marie Durand Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New Jersey state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 0.8% | ▼ 97% | 29.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 504 | top 61% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
0.8%
free-lunch eligible
— 97% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
— 3% above state mean
Top 65% in New Jersey — lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
22.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$25,113
per pupil, district-wide
— below New Jersey avg of $29,189
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 + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 504 Top 61% in New Jersey — larger than 39% of 2,509 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 39.0
Students per teacher 12.2:1 +3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 0.8% -97% vs state
NCES ID 341680001930
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.3%
White 13.7%
African American 11.3%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 22.8%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 10
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Vineland Public School District, which includes Marie Durand Elementary School.
$25,113
Per student
-14%
vs New Jersey
Avg $29,189
+29%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 11.3%
State 74.1%
Federal 14.7%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,736
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Enrollment
- 620
- Students per teacher
- —
- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
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Dr. William Mennies Elementary School
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Solve D'Ippolito Elementary School
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504 students 10.7:1 students per teacher
Pauline J. Petway Elementary School
Standard public school
486 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
John H. Winslow Elementary School
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472 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Marie Durand Elementary School
How many students attend Marie Durand Elementary School?
Marie Durand Elementary School has 504 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in VINELAND, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marie Durand Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marie Durand Elementary School is 12.2:1, which is 3% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.9:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marie Durand Elementary School?
0.8% of students at Marie Durand Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marie Durand Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Marie Durand Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 68.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in VINELAND, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marie Durand Elementary School?
Marie Durand Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.