Enrollment
145
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pittsgrove, NJ
Norma Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Norma Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341311005082
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Norma Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Pittsgrove · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.2:1
- students per teacher
- 30.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Norma Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Norma Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Pittsgrove, NJ.
School address
District: Pittsgrove Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341311005082 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.1%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Norma Elementary School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Norma Elementary School
Norma Elementary School is a small combined-grade school in Pittsgrove, New Jersey, enrolling 145 students.
At 11.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New Jersey median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 30.1% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 93% of New Jersey schools, with 145 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Among 82 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #65, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 49/100).
Pittsgrove Township School District also operates Pittsgrove Township Middle School (495 students) and Arthur P. Schalick High School (482 students) alongside Norma Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Norma Elementary School compares
Norma Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.2:1 | ▼ 5% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.1% | ▲ 2% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 145 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
145
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above 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
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 47% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$22,134
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $24,984
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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 + 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 69.0%
Hispanic or Latino 16.6%
African American 6.9%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: White at 69.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.8, Norma Elementary School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pittsgrove Township School District, which includes Norma Elementary School.
$22,134
Per student
-11%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.3%
State 58.3%
Federal 7.4%
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.
How Norma Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsgrove Township Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arthur P. Schalick High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Olivet Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elmer Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Norma Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 197
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~145 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Norma Elementary School
How many students attend Norma Elementary School?
Norma Elementary School has 145 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pittsgrove, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norma Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Norma Elementary School is 11.2:1, which is 5% 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 Norma Elementary School?
30.1% of students at Norma Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Norma Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Norma Elementary School is White at 69.0% of enrollment, in Pittsgrove, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Norma Elementary School?
Norma Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Norma Elementary School rank among public schools in Pittsgrove?
By Resource Investment Index, Norma Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Pittsgrove, 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 Pittsgrove on the city page.
Is Norma Elementary School a good school?
Norma Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Pittsgrove Township School District?
Besides Norma Elementary School, Pittsgrove Township School District also operates Pittsgrove Township Middle School (495 students), Arthur P. Schalick High School (482 students), and Olivet Elementary School (357 students). See the Pittsgrove Township School District district page for the complete list.
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