- Enrollment
- 1,687
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Millville, NJ
R. M. Bacon Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for R. M. Bacon Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341032001872
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
R. M. Bacon Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Millville · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- students per teacher
- 68.2%
- free-lunch eligible
R. M. Bacon Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, R. M. Bacon Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Millville, NJ.
School address
District: Millville School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341032001872 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
R. M. Bacon Elementary School held near 270 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 341032001872 · Millville, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
284 enr · 11.4:1 · 68.2% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Millville Senior High School (1,687 students)
R. M. Bacon Elementary School held near 270 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
R. M. Bacon Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Millville Seni
Millville Senior High School
1,687 students
- Lakeside Middl
Lakeside Middle School
929 students
- Child Family C 554
Child Family Center
554 students
- Holly Heights 466
Holly Heights Elementary School
466 students
- Silver Run Ele 460
Silver Run Elementary School
460 students
- This school 284
R. M. Bacon Elementary School
284 students
What this shows R. M. Bacon Elementary School reports 284 students on the CCD universe file.
How R. M. Bacon Elementary School compares
R. M. Bacon 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.2% | ▲ 130% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 284 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
284
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 130% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$28,975
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 284 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: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 39.1%
Hispanic or Latino 28.5%
White 19.4%
Two or More 10.6%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 39.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.7, R. M. Bacon Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Millville School District reports $28,975 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How R. M. Bacon Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millville Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeside Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Child Family Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Holly Heights Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Silver Run Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to R. M. Bacon Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 929
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Millville
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~284 students)
Frequently asked questions about R. M. Bacon Elementary School
How many students attend R. M. Bacon Elementary School?
R. M. Bacon Elementary School has 284 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Millville, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 258 (2022-23) → 270 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at R. M. Bacon Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at R. M. Bacon Elementary School is 11.4:1, 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 R. M. Bacon Elementary School?
68.2% of students at R. M. Bacon Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of R. M. Bacon Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at R. M. Bacon Elementary School is African American at 39.1% of enrollment, in Millville, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for R. M. Bacon Elementary School?
R. M. Bacon Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 R. M. Bacon Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Millville?
By Resource Investment Index, R. M. Bacon Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Millville, 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 Millville on the city page.
What other schools are in Millville School District?
Besides R. M. Bacon Elementary School, Millville School District also operates Millville Senior High School (1,687 students), Lakeside Middle School (929 students), and Child Family Center (554 students). See the Millville School District district page for the complete list.