- Enrollment
- 972
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pemberton, NJ
Samuel T. Busansky School
Federal NCES profile for Samuel T. Busansky School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341281001222
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Samuel T. Busansky School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of New Jersey schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Pemberton · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.4:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 42.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Samuel T. Busansky School has class sizes smaller than 82% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Samuel T. Busansky School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Pemberton, NJ.
School address
District: Pemberton Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341281001222 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Samuel T. Busansky School held near 299 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 341281001222 · Pemberton, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
283 enr · 9.4:1 · 42.8% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Pemberton Township High School (972 students)
Samuel T. Busansky School held near 299 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Samuel T. Busansky School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pemberton Town
Pemberton Township High School
972 students
- Denbo Crichton
Denbo Crichton School
855 students
- Helen a. Fort
Helen a. Fort Middle School
584 students
- Pemberton Earl
Pemberton Early Childhood Education Center
447 students
- Newcomb Middle 309
Newcomb Middle School
309 students
- This school 283
Samuel T. Busansky School
283 students
What this shows Samuel T. Busansky School reports 283 students on the CCD universe file.
How Samuel T. Busansky School compares
Samuel T. Busansky 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 | 9.4:1 | ▼ 20% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.8% | ▲ 45% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 283 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.4:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
283
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
9.4:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 18% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.3%
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
$27,691
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 283 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 37.8%
Hispanic or Latino 24.4%
African American 22.3%
Two or More 15.2%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 37.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.5, Samuel T. Busansky School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pemberton Township School District reports $27,691 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Samuel T. Busansky School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pemberton Township High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Denbo Crichton School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Helen a. Fort Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pemberton Early Childhood Education Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newcomb Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Samuel T. Busansky School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 855
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~283 students)
Frequently asked questions about Samuel T. Busansky School
How many students attend Samuel T. Busansky School?
Samuel T. Busansky School has 283 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pemberton, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 297 (2022-23) → 299 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Samuel T. Busansky School?
The student-teacher ratio at Samuel T. Busansky School is 9.4:1, which is 20% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 40% 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 T. Busansky School?
42.8% of students at Samuel T. Busansky School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Samuel T. Busansky School?
The largest demographic group at Samuel T. Busansky School is White at 37.8% of enrollment, in Pemberton, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Samuel T. Busansky School?
Samuel T. Busansky School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 T. Busansky School rank among public schools in Pemberton?
By Resource Investment Index, Samuel T. Busansky School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Pemberton, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Pemberton on the city page.
What other schools are in Pemberton Township School District?
Besides Samuel T. Busansky School, Pemberton Township School District also operates Pemberton Township High School (972 students), Denbo Crichton School (855 students), and Helen a. Fort Middle School (584 students). See the Pemberton Township School District district page for the complete list.