Enrollment
217
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Califon, NJ
Old Turnpike School
Federal NCES profile for Old Turnpike School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341617003042
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Old Turnpike School earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Califon · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.7:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 1.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Old Turnpike School has class sizes smaller than 88% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Old Turnpike School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Califon, NJ.
School address
District: Tewksbury Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341617003042 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.7:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
-26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
1.3%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-96% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Old Turnpike School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Old Turnpike School
Old Turnpike School is a lower-poverty, small elementary school in Califon, New Jersey, enrolling 217 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.7:1, Old Turnpike School is leaner than roughly 88% of New Jersey schools and 26% under the state's 11.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 1.3% free-meal eligibility runs 96% below the New Jersey average.
Enrollment of 217 puts it in the smaller third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 223 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #59.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 217 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
12.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Tewksbury Township School District spends $32,048 per pupil, 28% above the New Jersey average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district, Tewksbury Township School District, also runs Tewksbury Elementary School (253 students).
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 Old Turnpike School compares
Old Turnpike 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 | 8.7:1 | ▼ 26% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 1.3% | ▼ 96% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 217 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.7:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
217
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
1.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 96% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
8.7:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 12% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$32,048
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 217 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 76.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 5.1%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 76.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.5, Old Turnpike School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tewksbury Township School District, which includes Old Turnpike School.
$32,048
Per student
+28%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+93%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 74.7%
State 23.4%
Federal 1.9%
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 Old Turnpike School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tewksbury Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Old Turnpike School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 253
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Similar elementary 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 (~217 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Old Turnpike School
How many students attend Old Turnpike School?
Old Turnpike School has 217 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Califon, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Old Turnpike School?
The student-teacher ratio at Old Turnpike School is 8.7:1, which is 26% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 45% 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 Old Turnpike School?
1.3% of students at Old Turnpike School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Old Turnpike School?
The largest demographic group at Old Turnpike School is White at 76.5% of enrollment, in Califon, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Old Turnpike School?
Old Turnpike School has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (higher 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 Old Turnpike School rank among public schools in Califon?
By Resource Investment Index, Old Turnpike School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Califon, 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 Califon on the city page.
Is Old Turnpike School a good school?
Old Turnpike School earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller 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 Tewksbury Township School District?
Besides Old Turnpike School, Tewksbury Township School District also operates Tewksbury Elementary School (253 students). See the Tewksbury Township School District district page for the complete list.
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