- Enrollment
- 253
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Old Turnpike School shrank from 239 students in 2022-23 to 223 in 2023-24 (-6.7%).
Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 341617003042 · Califon, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
217 enr · 8.7:1 · 1.3% lunch · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: Tewksbury Elementary School (253 students)
Old Turnpike School shrank from 239 students in 2022-23 to 223 in 2023-24 (-6.7%). Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
How Old Turnpike School compares
Old Turnpike School is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 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 methodology
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
$33,010
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
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.
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
District finance for Tewksbury Township School District reports $33,010 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~217 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.7:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 239 (2022-23) → 223 (2023-24), down 16.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.