- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pitman, NJ
Memorial Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Memorial Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341308002620
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Memorial Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of New Jersey schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Pitman · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.8:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 12.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Memorial Elementary School has class sizes larger than 72% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Memorial Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Pitman, NJ.
School address
District: Pitman Boro School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341308002620 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Memorial Elementary School held near 228 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 21.5 → 21.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 341308002620 · Pitman, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
269 enr · 12.8:1 · 12.2% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Pitman High School (471 students)
Memorial Elementary School held near 228 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 21.5 → 21.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Memorial Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pitman High Sc
Pitman High School
471 students
- This school
Memorial Elementary School
269 students
- Pitman Middle
Pitman Middle School
251 students
- Elwood Kindle 166
Elwood Kindle Elementary School
166 students
- W.C.K. Walls E 163
W.C.K. Walls Elementary
163 students
What this shows Memorial Elementary School reports 269 students on the CCD universe file.
How Memorial Elementary School compares
Memorial 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 | 12.8:1 | ▲ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.2% | ▼ 59% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 269 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
269
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.2%
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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.0%
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
$26,738
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 269 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 83.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%
African American 2.6%
Two or More 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 83.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.7, Memorial Elementary School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Pitman Boro School District reports $26,738 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Memorial Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pitman High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pitman Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elwood Kindle Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| W.C.K. Walls Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Memorial Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 8.4:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 166
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 163
- Students per teacher
- 8.2:1
- Resource Index
- 76/100
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 (~269 students)
Frequently asked questions about Memorial Elementary School
How many students attend Memorial Elementary School?
Memorial Elementary School has 269 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pitman, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 221 (2022-23) → 228 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Memorial Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Memorial Elementary School is 12.8:1, which is 8% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Memorial Elementary School?
12.2% of students at Memorial Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Memorial Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Memorial Elementary School is White at 83.6% of enrollment, in Pitman, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Memorial Elementary School?
Memorial Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Memorial Elementary School rank among public schools in Pitman?
By Resource Investment Index, Memorial Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Pitman, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Pitman on the city page.
What other schools are in Pitman Boro School District?
Besides Memorial Elementary School, Pitman Boro School District also operates Pitman High School (471 students), Pitman Middle School (251 students), and Elwood Kindle Elementary School (166 students). See the Pitman Boro School District district page for the complete list.