Enrollment
572
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Galloway, NJ
Smithville Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Smithville Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340573006089
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Smithville Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of New Jersey schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Galloway · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.9:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 36.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Smithville Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 75% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Smithville Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Galloway, NJ.
School address
District: Galloway Township Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340573006089 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
58.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.9:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.8%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Smithville Elementary School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Smithville Elementary School
Smithville Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Galloway, New Jersey, enrolling 572 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 36.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 572 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 358 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #229.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 572 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Galloway Township Public School District also operates Galloway Township Middle School (705 students) and Arthur Rann Elementary School (635 students) alongside Smithville Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Smithville Elementary School compares
Smithville Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.9:1 | ▼ 16% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.8% | ▲ 24% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 572 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
572
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above 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
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 25% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.1%
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
$25,430
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $24,984
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 572 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 45.1%
Hispanic or Latino 23.8%
African American 19.2%
Asian 5.8%
Two or More 5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 45.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.6, Smithville Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Galloway Township Public School District, which includes Smithville Elementary School.
$25,430
Per student
+2%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+53%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.5%
State 51.2%
Federal 9.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Smithville Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galloway Township Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arthur Rann Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roland Rogers Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Reeds Road Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pomona Preschool | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Smithville Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 136
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~572 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Smithville Elementary School
How many students attend Smithville Elementary School?
Smithville Elementary School has 572 students enrolled. It is a public school in Galloway, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smithville Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Smithville Elementary School is 9.9:1, which is 16% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 37% 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 Smithville Elementary School?
36.8% of students at Smithville Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Smithville Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Smithville Elementary School is White at 45.1% of enrollment, in Galloway, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Smithville Elementary School?
Smithville Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Smithville Elementary School rank among public schools in Galloway?
By Resource Investment Index, Smithville Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Galloway, 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 Galloway on the city page.
Is Smithville Elementary School a good school?
Smithville Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of New Jersey schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Galloway Township Public School District?
Besides Smithville Elementary School, Galloway Township Public School District also operates Galloway Township Middle School (705 students), Arthur Rann Elementary School (635 students), and Roland Rogers Elementary School (578 students). See the Galloway Township Public School District district page for the complete list.
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