- Enrollment
- 979
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Voorhees, NJ
Osage School
Federal NCES profile for Osage School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341683001680
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Osage School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Voorhees · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.7:1
- students per teacher
- 18.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Osage School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Osage School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Voorhees, NJ.
School address
District: Voorhees Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341683001680 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Osage School held near 551 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 48.4 → 47.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 341683001680 · Voorhees, NJ Elementary · MID · TRAD
515 enr · 10.7:1 · 18.5% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Voorhees Middle School (979 students)
Osage School held near 551 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 48.4 → 47.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Osage School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Voorhees Middl
Voorhees Middle School
979 students
- Kresson School
Kresson School
527 students
- Edward T. Hami
Edward T. Hamilton
517 students
- This school
Osage School
515 students
- Signal Hill Sc
Signal Hill School
436 students
What this shows Osage School reports 515 students on the CCD universe file.
How Osage School compares
Osage 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 9% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.5% | ▼ 38% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 515 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
515
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 40% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.2%
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
$23,462
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 515 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 36.7%
Asian 27.0%
African American 15.1%
Hispanic or Latino 14.4%
Two or More 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 36.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.6, Osage School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Voorhees Township School District reports $23,462 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Osage School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Voorhees Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kresson School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edward T. Hamilton | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Signal Hill School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Osage School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~515 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Osage School
How many students attend Osage School?
Osage School has 515 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Voorhees, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 551 (2022-23) → 551 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Osage School?
The student-teacher ratio at Osage School is 10.7:1, which is 9% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 32% 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 Osage School?
18.5% of students at Osage School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Osage School?
The largest demographic group at Osage School is White at 36.7% of enrollment, in Voorhees, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Osage School?
Osage School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Osage School rank among elementary schools in Voorhees?
By Resource Investment Index, Osage School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Voorhees, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Voorhees on the city page.
What other schools are in Voorhees Township School District?
Besides Osage School, Voorhees Township School District also operates Voorhees Middle School (979 students), Kresson School (527 students), and Edward T. Hamilton (517 students). See the Voorhees Township School District district page for the complete list.