- Enrollment
- 944
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Maple Shade, NJ
Ralph J. Steinhauer Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ralph J. Steinhauer Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340966001110
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ralph J. Steinhauer Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Maple Shade · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.5:1
- students per teacher
- 33.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ralph J. Steinhauer Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ralph J. Steinhauer Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Maple Shade, NJ.
School address
District: Maple Shade School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340966001110 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Ralph J. Steinhauer Elementary School held near 359 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.7 → 33.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 340966001110 · Maple Shade, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
355 enr · 11.5:1 · 33.7% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Maple Shade High School (944 students)
Ralph J. Steinhauer Elementary School held near 359 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.7 → 33.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Ralph J. Steinhauer Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Maple Shade Hi
Maple Shade High School
944 students
- Maude M. Wilki
Maude M. Wilkins Elementary School
554 students
- Howard Yocum E
Howard Yocum Elementary
507 students
- This school 355
Ralph J. Steinhauer Elementary School
355 students
What this shows Ralph J. Steinhauer Elementary School reports 355 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ralph J. Steinhauer Elementary School compares
Ralph J. Steinhauer 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 | 33.7% | ▲ 14% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 355 | 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.
355
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% above 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
12.7%
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
$24,097
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 355 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.0%
Hispanic or Latino 31.3%
African American 17.2%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 4.5%
Largest group: White at 40.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.6, Ralph J. Steinhauer Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Maple Shade School District reports $24,097 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ralph J. Steinhauer Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Shade High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maude M. Wilkins Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Howard Yocum Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ralph J. Steinhauer Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~355 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ralph J. Steinhauer Elementary School
How many students attend Ralph J. Steinhauer Elementary School?
Ralph J. Steinhauer Elementary School has 355 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Maple Shade, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 350 (2022-23) → 359 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ralph J. Steinhauer Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ralph J. Steinhauer 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 Ralph J. Steinhauer Elementary School?
33.7% of students at Ralph J. Steinhauer Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ralph J. Steinhauer Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ralph J. Steinhauer Elementary School is White at 40.0% of enrollment, in Maple Shade, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ralph J. Steinhauer Elementary School?
Ralph J. Steinhauer Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Ralph J. Steinhauer Elementary School rank among public schools in Maple Shade?
By Resource Investment Index, Ralph J. Steinhauer Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Maple Shade, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Maple Shade School District?
Besides Ralph J. Steinhauer Elementary School, Maple Shade School District also operates Maple Shade High School (944 students), Maude M. Wilkins Elementary School (554 students), and Howard Yocum Elementary (507 students). See the Maple Shade School District district page for the complete list.