- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Burlington, NJ
Samuel Smith Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Samuel Smith Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340243000974
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Samuel Smith Elementary School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of New Jersey schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Burlington · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 41.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Samuel Smith Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 73% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Samuel Smith Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Burlington, NJ.
School address
District: Burlington City Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340243000974 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Samuel Smith Elementary School grew from 302 students in 2022-23 to 322 in 2023-24 (+6.6%).
Teacher FTE added 31.2 → 34.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 340243000974 · Burlington, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
310 enr · 10:1 · 41.4% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Burlington City High School (757 students)
Samuel Smith Elementary School grew from 302 students in 2022-23 to 322 in 2023-24 (+6.6%). Teacher FTE added 31.2 → 34.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Samuel Smith Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Burlington Cit
Burlington City High School
757 students
- Wilbur Watts I
Wilbur Watts Intermediate School
483 students
- This school
Samuel Smith Elementary School
310 students
- Captain James 229
Captain James Lawrence Elementary School
229 students
What this shows Samuel Smith Elementary School reports 310 students on the CCD universe file.
How Samuel Smith Elementary School compares
Samuel Smith 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 | 10:1 | ▼ 15% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.4% | ▲ 40% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 310 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
310
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 27% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.0%
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
$26,221
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 310 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
African American 39.7%
Hispanic or Latino 24.5%
White 21.9%
Two or More 9.4%
Asian 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 39.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.4, Samuel Smith Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Burlington City Public School District reports $26,221 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Samuel Smith Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington City High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wilbur Watts Intermediate School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Captain James Lawrence Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Samuel Smith Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 229
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~310 students)
Frequently asked questions about Samuel Smith Elementary School
How many students attend Samuel Smith Elementary School?
Samuel Smith Elementary School has 310 students enrolled. It is a public school in Burlington, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 302 (2022-23) → 322 (2023-24), up 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Samuel Smith Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Samuel Smith Elementary School is 10:1, which is 15% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 36% 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 Samuel Smith Elementary School?
41.4% of students at Samuel Smith Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Samuel Smith Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Samuel Smith Elementary School is African American at 39.7% of enrollment, in Burlington, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Samuel Smith Elementary School?
Samuel Smith Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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 Samuel Smith Elementary School rank among schools in Burlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Samuel Smith Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Burlington, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Burlington on the city page.
What other schools are in Burlington City Public School District?
Besides Samuel Smith Elementary School, Burlington City Public School District also operates Burlington City High School (757 students), Wilbur Watts Intermediate School (483 students), and Captain James Lawrence Elementary School (229 students). See the Burlington City Public School District district page for the complete list.