- Enrollment
- 186
- Students per teacher
- 7.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Runnemede, NJ
Mary E. Volz Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mary E. Volz Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341443001654
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mary E. Volz Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Runnemede · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.1:1
- students per teacher
- 25.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Mary E. Volz Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mary E. Volz Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Runnemede, NJ.
School address
District: Runnemede Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341443001654 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Mary E. Volz Elementary School held near 497 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 46.0 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 341443001654 · Runnemede, NJ Elementary · MID · TRAD
510 enr · 11.1:1 · 25.9% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Aline Bingham Elementary School (186 students)
Mary E. Volz Elementary School held near 497 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 46.0 → 44.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Mary E. Volz Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mary E. Volz Elementary School
510 students
- Aline Bingham 186
Aline Bingham Elementary School
186 students
- Grade Downing 149
Grade Downing Elementary School
149 students
What this shows Mary E. Volz Elementary School reports 510 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mary E. Volz Elementary School compares
Mary E. Volz 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.9% | ▼ 13% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 510 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
510
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$23,888
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 510 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%
African American 7.3%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 3.3%
Largest group: White at 72.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.9, Mary E. Volz Elementary School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Runnemede Public School District reports $23,888 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mary E. Volz Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aline Bingham Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grade Downing Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mary E. Volz Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 149
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~510 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mary E. Volz Elementary School
How many students attend Mary E. Volz Elementary School?
Mary E. Volz Elementary School has 510 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Runnemede, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 518 (2022-23) → 497 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary E. Volz Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mary E. Volz Elementary School is 11.1:1, which is 6% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 29% 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 Mary E. Volz Elementary School?
25.9% of students at Mary E. Volz Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mary E. Volz Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mary E. Volz Elementary School is White at 72.0% of enrollment, in Runnemede, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mary E. Volz Elementary School?
Mary E. Volz Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Mary E. Volz Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Runnemede?
By Resource Investment Index, Mary E. Volz Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Runnemede, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Runnemede Public School District?
Besides Mary E. Volz Elementary School, Runnemede Public School District also operates Aline Bingham Elementary School (186 students) and Grade Downing Elementary School (149 students). See the Runnemede Public School District district page for the complete list.