- Enrollment
- 1,130
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Mays Landing, NJ
Oakcrest High School
Federal NCES profile for Oakcrest High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 340606000124
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oakcrest High School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Mays Landing · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.8:1
- students per teacher
- 47.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Oakcrest High School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oakcrest High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Mays Landing, NJ.
School address
NCES ID 340606000124 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Oakcrest High School held near 936 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 88.8 → 85.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 340606000124 · Mays Landing, NJ High · MID · TRAD
949 enr · 10.8:1 · 47.7% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Absegami High School (1,130 students)
Oakcrest High School held near 936 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 88.8 → 85.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Oakcrest High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Absegami High
Absegami High School
1,130 students
- This school
Oakcrest High School
949 students
- Cedar Creek Hi
Cedar Creek High School
928 students
What this shows Oakcrest High School reports 949 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oakcrest High School compares
Oakcrest High 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 | 10.8:1 | ▼ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.7% | ▲ 61% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 949 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
949
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 41% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$28,723
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 237 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
115
in-school suspensions + 104 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 31.4%
White 30.5%
Hispanic or Latino 27.7%
Asian 5.7%
Two or More 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 31.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.6, Oakcrest High School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District reports $28,723 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oakcrest High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Absegami High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cedar Creek High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oakcrest High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 928
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Nationwide high 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 (~949 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Oakcrest High School
How many students attend Oakcrest High School?
Oakcrest High School has 949 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mays Landing, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 914 (2022-23) → 936 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakcrest High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakcrest High School is 10.8:1, which is 8% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 31% 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 Oakcrest High School?
47.7% of students at Oakcrest High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oakcrest High School?
The largest demographic group at Oakcrest High School is African American at 31.4% of enrollment, in Mays Landing, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oakcrest High School?
Oakcrest High School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Oakcrest High School rank among high schools in Mays Landing?
By Resource Investment Index, Oakcrest High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Mays Landing, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Mays Landing on the city page.
What other schools are in Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District?
Besides Oakcrest High School, Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District also operates Absegami High School (1,130 students) and Cedar Creek High School (928 students). See the Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District district page for the complete list.