Enrollment
357
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pittsgrove, NJ
Olivet Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Olivet Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341311005084
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Olivet Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Pittsgrove · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.2:1
- students per teacher
- 22.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Olivet Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Olivet Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Pittsgrove, NJ.
School address
District: Pittsgrove Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341311005084 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.8%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Olivet Elementary School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Olivet Elementary School
Olivet Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Pittsgrove, New Jersey, enrolling 357 students.
At 11.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New Jersey median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 22.8% lands close to the New Jersey typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 357 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Jersey median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 530 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #271.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 36/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 357 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
16.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Pittsgrove Township School District also operates Pittsgrove Township Middle School (495 students) and Arthur P. Schalick High School (482 students) alongside Olivet 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 Olivet Elementary School compares
Olivet 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 5% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.8% | ▼ 23% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 357 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
357
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 47% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$22,134
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 357 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 79.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 2.5%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 79.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.8, Olivet Elementary 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 Pittsgrove Township School District, which includes Olivet Elementary School.
$22,134
Per student
-11%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.3%
State 58.3%
Federal 7.4%
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 Olivet Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsgrove Township Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arthur P. Schalick High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elmer Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Norma Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Olivet Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 197
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 145
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~357 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Olivet Elementary School
How many students attend Olivet Elementary School?
Olivet Elementary School has 357 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pittsgrove, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Olivet Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Olivet Elementary School is 11.2:1, which is 5% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 29% 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 Olivet Elementary School?
22.8% of students at Olivet Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Olivet Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Olivet Elementary School is White at 79.0% of enrollment, in Pittsgrove, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Olivet Elementary School?
Olivet Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Olivet Elementary School rank among public schools in Pittsgrove?
By Resource Investment Index, Olivet Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Pittsgrove, 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 Pittsgrove on the city page.
Is Olivet Elementary School a good school?
Olivet Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. 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 Pittsgrove Township School District?
Besides Olivet Elementary School, Pittsgrove Township School District also operates Pittsgrove Township Middle School (495 students), Arthur P. Schalick High School (482 students), and Elmer Elementary School (197 students). See the Pittsgrove Township School District district page for the complete list.
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