- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pitman, NJ
Pitman Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Pitman Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 341308000095
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pitman Middle School earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of New Jersey schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Pitman · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.4:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 15.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Pitman Middle School has class sizes smaller than 91% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pitman Middle School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Pitman, NJ.
School address
District: Pitman Boro School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341308000095 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
251 on latest CCD 341308000095 · Pitman, NJ Middle · SMALL · TRAD
251 enr · 8.4:1 · 15.1% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: Pitman High School (471 students)
Resource Investment Index #3 of 5 public schools in Pitman. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Pitman Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pitman High Sc
Pitman High School
471 students
- Memorial Eleme
Memorial Elementary School
269 students
- This school
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 Middle School reports 251 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pitman Middle School compares
Pitman Middle School vs New Jersey and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.4:1 | ▼ 29% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.1% | ▼ 49% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 251 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.4:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
251
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.1%
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
8.4:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 9% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 251 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pitman High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Memorial Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elwood Kindle Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| W.C.K. Walls Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pitman Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- 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 middle 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 (~251 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pitman Middle School
How many students attend Pitman Middle School?
Pitman Middle School has 251 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pitman, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pitman Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pitman Middle School is 8.4:1, which is 29% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 46% 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 Pitman Middle School?
15.1% of students at Pitman Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pitman Middle School?
Pitman Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Pitman?
By Resource Investment Index, Pitman Middle School ranks #3 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 Middle School, Pitman Boro School District also operates Pitman High School (471 students), Memorial Elementary School (269 students), and Elwood Kindle Elementary School (166 students). See the Pitman Boro School District district page for the complete list.