- Enrollment
- 970
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Howell, NJ
Ramtown Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ramtown Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340756003870
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ramtown Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Howell · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 12.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ramtown Elementary School has class sizes larger than 93% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ramtown Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Howell, NJ.
School address
District: Howell Township Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340756003870 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+42 students YoY
Ramtown Elementary School grew from 357 students in 2022-23 to 399 in 2023-24 (+11.8%).
Teacher FTE added 31.8 → 39.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+42 students YoY 340756003870 · Howell, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
483 enr · 15.6:1 · 12.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Howell Township Middle School North (970 students)
Ramtown Elementary School grew from 357 students in 2022-23 to 399 in 2023-24 (+11.8%). Teacher FTE added 31.8 → 39.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Ramtown Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Howell Townshi
Howell Township Middle School North
970 students
- Howell Townshi
Howell Township Middle School South
893 students
- Land O'pines E
Land O'pines Elementary School
530 students
- This school
Ramtown Elementary School
483 students
- Aldrich Elemen
Aldrich Elementary School
470 students
- Edith M. Grieb
Edith M. Griebling Elementary School
457 students
What this shows Ramtown Elementary School reports 483 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ramtown Elementary School compares
Ramtown Elementary 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 32% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.0% | ▼ 59% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 483 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
483
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 93% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$25,401
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.8%
Hispanic or Latino 27.5%
Two or More 6.6%
African American 4.8%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 59.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.0, Ramtown Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Howell Township Public School District reports $25,401 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ramtown Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howell Township Middle School North | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Howell Township Middle School South | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Land O'pines Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Aldrich Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edith M. Griebling Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ramtown Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 893
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~483 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ramtown Elementary School
How many students attend Ramtown Elementary School?
Ramtown Elementary School has 483 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Howell, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 357 (2022-23) → 399 (2023-24), up 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ramtown Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ramtown Elementary School is 15.6:1, which is 32% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ramtown Elementary School?
12.0% of students at Ramtown Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ramtown Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ramtown Elementary School is White at 59.8% of enrollment, in Howell, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ramtown Elementary School?
Ramtown Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Ramtown Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Howell?
By Resource Investment Index, Ramtown Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Howell, 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 Howell on the city page.
What other schools are in Howell Township Public School District?
Besides Ramtown Elementary School, Howell Township Public School District also operates Howell Township Middle School North (970 students), Howell Township Middle School South (893 students), and Land O'pines Elementary School (530 students). See the Howell Township Public School District district page for the complete list.