Enrollment
447
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 341500001660
Somerdale Park School — Somerdale, NJ
Federal NCES profile for Somerdale Park School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 52/100.
👥 Class size 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 68
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Somerdale School District · New Jersey
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.3:1
vs 11.9:1 New Jersey avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.1%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Somerdale Park School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Somerdale Park School reports 447 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 43.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 13% below the New Jersey state mean of 11.9:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 35% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 26.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 12% below the New Jersey average and 50% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 447 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 12.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Somerdale School District spends $26,541 per pupil district-wide, below the New Jersey average of $29,189 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 40.0% from local sources (property taxes), 51.8% from the state, and 8.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (C-), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Somerdale Park School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New Jersey state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.3:1 | ▼ 13% | 11.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.1% | ▼ 12% | 29.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 447 | top 53% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
26.1%
free-lunch eligible
— 12% below 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
10.3:1
students per teacher
— 13% below state mean
Top 31% in New Jersey — lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
12.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$26,541
per pupil, district-wide
— below New Jersey avg of $29,189
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 447 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 447 Top 53% in New Jersey — larger than 47% of 2,509 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 43.0
Students per teacher 10.3:1 -13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 26.1% -12% vs state
NCES ID 341500001660
Student demographics
White 36.7%
Hispanic or Latino 28.9%
African American 21.3%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 6.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 36.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 447:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 12.8%
In-school suspensions 10
Out-of-school suspensions 11
Expulsions 10
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Somerdale School District, which includes Somerdale Park School.
$26,541
Per student
-9%
vs New Jersey
Avg $29,189
+36%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 40.0%
State 51.8%
Federal 8.2%
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.
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Somerdale Park School
How many students attend Somerdale Park School?
Somerdale Park School has 447 students enrolled. It is a other school in SOMERDALE, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Somerdale Park School?
The student-teacher ratio at Somerdale Park School is 10.3:1, which is 13% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.9:1 and 35% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Somerdale Park School?
26.1% of students at Somerdale Park School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Somerdale Park School?
The largest demographic group at Somerdale Park School is White at 36.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in SOMERDALE, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Somerdale Park School?
Somerdale Park School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (C-) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.