- Enrollment
- 1,588
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pennsauken, NJ
Pennsauken Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Pennsauken Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341287000493
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pennsauken Intermediate School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of New Jersey schools.
- #7 of 8
- public schools in Pennsauken · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.6:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 51.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Pennsauken Intermediate School has class sizes smaller than 80% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pennsauken Intermediate School ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Pennsauken, NJ.
School address
NCES ID 341287000493 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+41 students YoY
Pennsauken Intermediate School grew from 604 students in 2022-23 to 645 in 2023-24 (+6.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 65.0 → 62.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+41 students YoY 341287000493 · Pennsauken, NJ Elementary · MID · TRAD
622 enr · 9.6:1 · 51.3% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Pennsauken High School (1,588 students)
Pennsauken Intermediate School grew from 604 students in 2022-23 to 645 in 2023-24 (+6.8%). Teacher FTE lost 65.0 → 62.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Pennsauken Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pennsauken Hig
Pennsauken High School
1,588 students
- Howard M. Phif
Howard M. Phifer Middle School
988 students
- This school 622
Pennsauken Intermediate School
622 students
- Benjamin Frank 418
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
418 students
- G.H. Carson El 358
G.H. Carson Elementary School
358 students
- Delair Element 301
Delair Elementary School
301 students
What this shows Pennsauken Intermediate School reports 622 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pennsauken Intermediate School compares
Pennsauken Intermediate School is a growing 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 | 9.6:1 | ▼ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.3% | ▲ 73% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 622 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.6:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
622
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.6:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 20% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$24,097
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 622 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
157
in-school suspensions + 86 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 39.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.7%
African American 18.3%
Asian 9.6%
White 6.4%
Two or More 2.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.9, Pennsauken Intermediate School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pennsauken Township Board of Education School District reports $24,097 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pennsauken Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsauken High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Howard M. Phifer Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Franklin Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| G.H. Carson Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Delair Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pennsauken Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 988
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~622 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pennsauken Intermediate School
How many students attend Pennsauken Intermediate School?
Pennsauken Intermediate School has 622 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pennsauken, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 604 (2022-23) → 645 (2023-24), up 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pennsauken Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pennsauken Intermediate School is 9.6:1, which is 19% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 39% 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 Pennsauken Intermediate School?
51.3% of students at Pennsauken Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pennsauken Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Pennsauken Intermediate School is Hispanic or Latino at 62.7% of enrollment, in Pennsauken, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pennsauken Intermediate School?
Pennsauken Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Pennsauken Intermediate School rank among public schools in Pennsauken?
By Resource Investment Index, Pennsauken Intermediate School ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Pennsauken, 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 Pennsauken on the city page.
What other schools are in Pennsauken Township Board of Education School District?
Besides Pennsauken Intermediate School, Pennsauken Township Board of Education School District also operates Pennsauken High School (1,588 students), Howard M. Phifer Middle School (988 students), and Benjamin Franklin Elementary School (418 students). See the Pennsauken Township Board of Education School District district page for the complete list.