- Enrollment
- 859
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Deptford, NJ
Red Bank Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Red Bank Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341743002672
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Red Bank Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of New Jersey schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in West Deptford · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 22.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Red Bank Elementary School has class sizes larger than 91% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Red Bank Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in West Deptford, NJ.
School address
District: West Deptford Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341743002672 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Red Bank Elementary School held near 270 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.8 → 21.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 341743002672 · West Deptford, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
253 enr · 14.9:1 · 22.3% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: West Deptford Middle School (859 students)
Red Bank Elementary School held near 270 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.8 → 21.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Red Bank Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Deptford
West Deptford Middle School
859 students
- West Deptford
West Deptford High School
750 students
- Green-Fields E
Green-Fields Elementary School
479 students
- Oakview Elemen
Oakview Elementary School
475 students
- This school 253
Red Bank Elementary School
253 students
What this shows Red Bank Elementary School reports 253 students on the CCD universe file.
How Red Bank Elementary School compares
Red Bank 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 26% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.3% | ▼ 25% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 253 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
253
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 91% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.2%
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
$23,551
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 253 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.7%
Hispanic or Latino 19.0%
African American 14.6%
Two or More 7.9%
Asian 2.8%
Largest group: White at 55.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.5, Red Bank Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for West Deptford Township School District reports $23,551 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Red Bank Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Deptford Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Deptford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Green-Fields Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oakview Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Red Bank Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide other 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 (~253 students)
Frequently asked questions about Red Bank Elementary School
How many students attend Red Bank Elementary School?
Red Bank Elementary School has 253 students enrolled. It is a public school in West Deptford, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 260 (2022-23) → 270 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Red Bank Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Red Bank Elementary School is 14.9:1, which is 26% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Red Bank Elementary School?
22.3% of students at Red Bank Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Red Bank Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Red Bank Elementary School is White at 55.7% of enrollment, in West Deptford, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Red Bank Elementary School?
Red Bank 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 Red Bank Elementary School rank among public schools in West Deptford?
By Resource Investment Index, Red Bank Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in West Deptford, 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 West Deptford Township School District?
Besides Red Bank Elementary School, West Deptford Township School District also operates West Deptford Middle School (859 students), West Deptford High School (750 students), and Green-Fields Elementary School (479 students). See the West Deptford Township School District district page for the complete list.