- Enrollment
- 1,251
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Moorestown, NJ
Moorestown Upper Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Moorestown Upper Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341071000421
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Moorestown Upper Elementary School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Moorestown · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.7:1
- students per teacher
- 5.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Moorestown Upper Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Moorestown Upper Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Moorestown, NJ.
School address
District: Moorestown Township Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341071000421 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Moorestown Upper Elementary School held near 882 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 81.5 → 82.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+29 students YoY 341071000421 · Moorestown, NJ Elementary · MID · TRAD
869 enr · 10.7:1 · 5.7% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Moorestown High School (1,251 students)
Moorestown Upper Elementary School held near 882 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount). Teacher FTE added 81.5 → 82.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Moorestown Upper Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Moorestown Hig
Moorestown High School
1,251 students
- This school
Moorestown Upper Elementary School
869 students
- William Allen
William Allen Middle School
635 students
- George C. Bake 403
George C. Baker Elementary School
403 students
- South Valley E 400
South Valley Elementary School
400 students
- Mary E. Robert 339
Mary E. Roberts Elementary School
339 students
What this shows Moorestown Upper Elementary School reports 869 students on the CCD universe file.
How Moorestown Upper Elementary School compares
Moorestown Upper 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 9% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.7% | ▼ 81% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 869 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
869
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% 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
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 40% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
6.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$25,427
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 290 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.4%
Asian 16.8%
Two or More 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
African American 5.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 63.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.6, Moorestown Upper Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Moorestown Township Public School District reports $25,427 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Moorestown Upper Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moorestown High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William Allen Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| George C. Baker Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Valley Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mary E. Roberts Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Moorestown Upper Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~869 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Moorestown Upper Elementary School
How many students attend Moorestown Upper Elementary School?
Moorestown Upper Elementary School has 869 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Moorestown, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 853 (2022-23) → 882 (2023-24), nearly flat (+29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Moorestown Upper Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Moorestown Upper Elementary School is 10.7:1, which is 9% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 32% 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 Moorestown Upper Elementary School?
5.7% of students at Moorestown Upper Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Moorestown Upper Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Moorestown Upper Elementary School is White at 63.4% of enrollment, in Moorestown, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Moorestown Upper Elementary School?
Moorestown Upper Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (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 Moorestown Upper Elementary School rank among public schools in Moorestown?
By Resource Investment Index, Moorestown Upper Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Moorestown, 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 Moorestown on the city page.
What other schools are in Moorestown Township Public School District?
Besides Moorestown Upper Elementary School, Moorestown Township Public School District also operates Moorestown High School (1,251 students), William Allen Middle School (635 students), and George C. Baker Elementary School (403 students). See the Moorestown Township Public School District district page for the complete list.