- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pitman, NJ
Pitman High School
Federal NCES profile for Pitman High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 341308002616
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pitman High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of New Jersey schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Pitman · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 15.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Pitman High School has class sizes larger than 81% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pitman High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Pitman, NJ.
School address
District: Pitman Boro School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341308002616 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+157 students YoY
Pitman High School grew from 330 students in 2022-23 to 487 in 2023-24 (+47.6%).
Teacher FTE added 35.1 → 46.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+157 students YoY 341308002616 · Pitman, NJ High · SMALL · TRAD
471 enr · 13.5:1 · 15.2% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Memorial Elementary School (269 students)
Pitman High School grew from 330 students in 2022-23 to 487 in 2023-24 (+47.6%). Teacher FTE added 35.1 → 46.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Pitman High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Pitman High School
471 students
- Memorial Eleme
Memorial Elementary School
269 students
- Pitman Middle
Pitman Middle School
251 students
- Elwood Kindle 166
Elwood Kindle Elementary School
166 students
- W.C.K. Walls E 163
W.C.K. Walls Elementary
163 students
What this shows Pitman High School reports 471 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pitman High School compares
Pitman High 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 | 13.5:1 | ▲ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.2% | ▼ 49% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 471 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
471
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 81% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.4%
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
$26,738
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 157 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
46
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 2.6%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 86.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.1, Pitman High School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
District finance for Pitman Boro School District reports $26,738 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pitman High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pitman Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elwood Kindle Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| W.C.K. Walls Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pitman High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 8.4:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 166
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 163
- Students per teacher
- 8.2:1
- Resource Index
- 76/100
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 (~471 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Pitman High School
How many students attend Pitman High School?
Pitman High School has 471 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pitman, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 330 (2022-23) → 487 (2023-24), up 157.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pitman High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pitman High School is 13.5:1, which is 14% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pitman High School?
15.2% of students at Pitman High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pitman High School?
The largest demographic group at Pitman High School is White at 86.8% of enrollment, in Pitman, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pitman High School?
Pitman High School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Pitman High School rank among public schools in Pitman?
By Resource Investment Index, Pitman High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Pitman, 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 Pitman on the city page.
What other schools are in Pitman Boro School District?
Besides Pitman High School, Pitman Boro School District also operates Memorial Elementary School (269 students), Pitman Middle School (251 students), and Elwood Kindle Elementary School (166 students). See the Pitman Boro School District district page for the complete list.