- Enrollment
- 1,201
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wayne, NJ
Pines Lake Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pines Lake Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341728004984
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pines Lake Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #6 of 9
- elementary schools in Wayne · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.5:1
- students per teacher
- 5.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Pines Lake Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pines Lake Elementary School ranks #6 of 9 elementary schools in Wayne, NJ.
School address
District: Wayne Township Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341728004984 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Pines Lake Elementary School held near 372 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.1 → 31.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 341728004984 · Wayne, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
356 enr · 11.5:1 · 5.4% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Wayne Valley High School (1,201 students)
Pines Lake Elementary School held near 372 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.1 → 31.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Pines Lake Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wayne Valley H
Wayne Valley High School
1,201 students
- Wayne Hills Hi
Wayne Hills High School
1,162 students
- Schuyler Colfa
Schuyler Colfax Middle School
650 students
- Anthony Wayne
Anthony Wayne Middle School
617 students
- George Washing
George Washington Middle School
493 students
- This school 356
Pines Lake Elementary School
356 students
What this shows Pines Lake Elementary School reports 356 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pines Lake Elementary School compares
Pines Lake Elementary 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.4% | ▼ 82% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 356 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
356
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 53% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$27,309
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 356 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 75.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%
Asian 8.1%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 75.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.1, Pines Lake Elementary School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Wayne Township Public School District reports $27,309 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pines Lake Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wayne Hills High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Schuyler Colfax Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Anthony Wayne Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| George Washington Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pines Lake Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,162
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
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 (~356 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Pines Lake Elementary School
How many students attend Pines Lake Elementary School?
Pines Lake Elementary School has 356 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wayne, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 387 (2022-23) → 372 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pines Lake Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pines Lake Elementary School is 11.5:1, which is 3% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 27% 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 Pines Lake Elementary School?
5.4% of students at Pines Lake Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pines Lake Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pines Lake Elementary School is White at 75.3% of enrollment, in Wayne, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pines Lake Elementary School?
Pines Lake Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Pines Lake Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Wayne?
By Resource Investment Index, Pines Lake Elementary School ranks #6 of 9 elementary schools in Wayne, 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 Wayne on the city page.
What other schools are in Wayne Township Public School District?
Besides Pines Lake Elementary School, Wayne Township Public School District also operates Wayne Valley High School (1,201 students), Wayne Hills High School (1,162 students), and Schuyler Colfax Middle School (650 students). See the Wayne Township Public School District district page for the complete list.