- Enrollment
- 859
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Deptford, NJ
Oakview Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Oakview Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341743002670
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oakview Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of New Jersey schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in West Deptford · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 21.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Oakview Elementary School has class sizes larger than 88% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oakview Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in West Deptford, NJ.
School address
District: West Deptford Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341743002670 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Oakview Elementary School held near 421 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.8 → 31.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 341743002670 · West Deptford, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
475 enr · 14.4:1 · 21.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: West Deptford Middle School (859 students)
Oakview Elementary School held near 421 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.8 → 31.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Oakview Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Deptford
West Deptford Middle School
859 students
- West Deptford
West Deptford High School
750 students
- Green-Fields E
Green-Fields Elementary School
479 students
- This school
Oakview Elementary School
475 students
- Red Bank Eleme 253
Red Bank Elementary School
253 students
What this shows Oakview Elementary School reports 475 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oakview Elementary School compares
Oakview 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 22% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.5% | ▼ 27% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 475 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
475
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 88% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$23,551
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 475 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.1%
Hispanic or Latino 12.8%
African American 9.1%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 69.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.3, Oakview Elementary School is about as mixed as the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Deptford Township School District reports $23,551 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oakview Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Deptford Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Deptford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Green-Fields Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Red Bank Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oakview Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 253
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~475 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oakview Elementary School
How many students attend Oakview Elementary School?
Oakview Elementary School has 475 students enrolled. It is a public school in West Deptford, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 432 (2022-23) → 421 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakview Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakview Elementary School is 14.4:1, which is 22% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oakview Elementary School?
21.5% of students at Oakview Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oakview Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Oakview Elementary School is White at 69.1% of enrollment, in West Deptford, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oakview Elementary School?
Oakview Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Oakview Elementary School rank among public schools in West Deptford?
By Resource Investment Index, Oakview Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in West Deptford, 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 West Deptford Township School District?
Besides Oakview Elementary School, West Deptford Township School District also operates West Deptford Middle School (859 students), West Deptford High School (750 students), and Green-Fields Elementary School (479 students). See the West Deptford Township School District district page for the complete list.