- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cape May, NJ
Sandman Consolidated School
Federal NCES profile for Sandman Consolidated School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340915001726
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sandman Consolidated School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Cape May · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.7:1
- students per teacher
- 40.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Sandman Consolidated School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sandman Consolidated School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Cape May, NJ.
School address
District: Lower Township Elementary School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340915001726 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Sandman Consolidated School held near 334 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.1 → 32.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 340915001726 · Cape May, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
332 enr · 10.7:1 · 40.9% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Carl T. Mitnick School (428 students)
Sandman Consolidated School held near 334 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.1 → 32.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Sandman Consolidated School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carl T. Mitnic
Carl T. Mitnick School
428 students
- Maud Abrams Sc
Maud Abrams School
354 students
- This school
Sandman Consolidated School
332 students
- David C. Dougl
David C. Douglass Memorial School
275 students
What this shows Sandman Consolidated School reports 332 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sandman Consolidated School compares
Sandman Consolidated 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 9% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.9% | ▲ 38% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 332 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
332
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 40% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.5%
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
$26,758
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 332 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.0%
Hispanic or Latino 17.2%
African American 6.0%
Asian 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 75.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.4, Sandman Consolidated School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lower Township Elementary School District reports $26,758 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sandman Consolidated School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carl T. Mitnick School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maud Abrams School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| David C. Douglass Memorial School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sandman Consolidated School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~332 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Sandman Consolidated School
How many students attend Sandman Consolidated School?
Sandman Consolidated School has 332 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cape May, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 347 (2022-23) → 334 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sandman Consolidated School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sandman Consolidated School is 10.7:1, which is 9% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 32% 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 Sandman Consolidated School?
40.9% of students at Sandman Consolidated School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sandman Consolidated School?
The largest demographic group at Sandman Consolidated School is White at 75.0% of enrollment, in Cape May, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sandman Consolidated School?
Sandman Consolidated School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Sandman Consolidated School rank among elementary schools in Cape May?
By Resource Investment Index, Sandman Consolidated School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Cape May, 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 Cape May on the city page.
What other schools are in Lower Township Elementary School District?
Besides Sandman Consolidated School, Lower Township Elementary School District also operates Carl T. Mitnick School (428 students), Maud Abrams School (354 students), and David C. Douglass Memorial School (275 students). See the Lower Township Elementary School District district page for the complete list.