Enrollment
475
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.5%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oakview Elementary School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oakview Elementary School
Oakview Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in West Deptford, New Jersey, enrolling 475 students.
Class loads run heavy: 14.4:1 is larger than about 88% of New Jersey schools and 22% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 21.5% lands close to the New Jersey typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 475 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Jersey median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Among 595 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #521, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 475 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
West Deptford Township School District also operates West Deptford Middle School (859 students) and West Deptford High School (750 students) alongside Oakview 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 Oakview Elementary School compares
Oakview 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$21,939
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
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.
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 69.1%
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Deptford Township School District, which includes Oakview Elementary School.
$21,939
Per student
-12%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.2%
State 40.3%
Federal 6.5%
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 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
- 859
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- 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
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 (~475 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in West Deptford on the city page.
Is Oakview Elementary School a good school?
Oakview Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of New Jersey schools. 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 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.
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