- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Smithville Elementary School held near 581 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 58.0 → 54.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 340573006089 · Galloway, NJ Other · MID · TRAD
572 enr · 9.9:1 · 36.8% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Galloway Township Middle School (705 students)
Smithville Elementary School held near 581 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 58.0 → 54.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Smithville Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Galloway Towns
Galloway Township Middle School
705 students
- Arthur Rann El
Arthur Rann Elementary School
635 students
- Roland Rogers
Roland Rogers Elementary School
578 students
- This school
Smithville Elementary School
572 students
- Reeds Road Ele
Reeds Road Elementary School
493 students
- Pomona Prescho 136
Pomona Preschool
136 students
What this shows Smithville Elementary School reports 572 students on the CCD universe file.
How Smithville Elementary School compares
Smithville 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 | 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 methodology
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
$25,988
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 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.
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
District finance for Galloway Township Public School District reports $25,988 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~572 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 573 (2022-23) → 581 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.