- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pennsville, NJ
Pennsville Memorial High School
Federal NCES profile for Pennsville Memorial High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 340912005064
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pennsville Memorial High School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Pennsville · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.7:1
- students per teacher
- 22.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Pennsville Memorial High School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pennsville Memorial High School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Pennsville, NJ.
School address
District: Pennsville School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340912005064 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Pennsville Memorial High School held near 481 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 45.4 → 44.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 340912005064 · Pennsville, NJ High · SMALL · TRAD
483 enr · 10.7:1 · 22.3% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Pennsville Middle School (460 students)
Pennsville Memorial High School held near 481 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 45.4 → 44.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Pennsville Memorial High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Pennsville Memorial High School
483 students
- Pennsville Mid
Pennsville Middle School
460 students
- Valley Park El
Valley Park Elementary School
365 students
- Central Park E
Central Park Elementary School
275 students
- Penn Beach Ele
Penn Beach Elementary
263 students
What this shows Pennsville Memorial High School reports 483 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pennsville Memorial High School compares
Pennsville Memorial High 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 | 22.3% | ▼ 25% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 483 | top 42% | - | - |
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.
483
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
18.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$22,874
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 161 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 71.0%
Hispanic or Latino 14.7%
African American 7.7%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 71.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.6, Pennsville Memorial High School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pennsville School District reports $22,874 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pennsville Memorial High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsville Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valley Park Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Park Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Penn Beach Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pennsville Memorial High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 263
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Nationwide high 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 (~483 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Pennsville Memorial High School
How many students attend Pennsville Memorial High School?
Pennsville Memorial High School has 483 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pennsville, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 462 (2022-23) → 481 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pennsville Memorial High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pennsville Memorial High 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 Pennsville Memorial High School?
22.3% of students at Pennsville Memorial High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pennsville Memorial High School?
The largest demographic group at Pennsville Memorial High School is White at 71.0% of enrollment, in Pennsville, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pennsville Memorial High School?
Pennsville Memorial High School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (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 Pennsville Memorial High School rank among public schools in Pennsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Pennsville Memorial High School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Pennsville, 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 Pennsville on the city page.
What other schools are in Pennsville School District?
Besides Pennsville Memorial High School, Pennsville School District also operates Pennsville Middle School (460 students), Valley Park Elementary School (365 students), and Central Park Elementary School (275 students). See the Pennsville School District district page for the complete list.