Enrollment
400
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Moorestown, NJ
South Valley Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for South Valley Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341071001142
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Valley Elementary School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Moorestown · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 5.1%
- free-lunch eligible
South Valley Elementary School has class sizes larger than 79% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Valley Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Moorestown, NJ.
School address
District: Moorestown Township Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341071001142 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
5.1%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-83% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Valley Elementary School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Valley Elementary School
South Valley Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Moorestown, New Jersey, enrolling 400 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 5.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 400 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Jersey median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 652 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #306.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Asian (20%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 400 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Moorestown Township Public School District also operates Moorestown High School (1,251 students) and Moorestown Upper Elementary School (869 students) alongside South Valley 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 South Valley Elementary School compares
South Valley 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 | 13.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.1% | ▼ 83% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 400 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
400
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
5.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
4.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$24,551
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 400 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 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 60.5%
Asian 19.5%
Two or More 10.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
African American 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 60.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.0, South Valley 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 Moorestown Township Public School District, which includes South Valley Elementary School.
$24,551
Per student
-2%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+48%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 72.0%
State 24.4%
Federal 3.6%
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 South Valley Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moorestown High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Moorestown Upper Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| William Allen Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| George C. Baker Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mary E. Roberts Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Valley Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,251
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 869
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~400 students)
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Frequently asked questions about South Valley Elementary School
How many students attend South Valley Elementary School?
South Valley Elementary School has 400 students enrolled. It is a public school in Moorestown, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Valley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Valley Elementary School is 13.3:1, which is 13% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Valley Elementary School?
5.1% of students at South Valley Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Valley Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at South Valley Elementary School is White at 60.5% of enrollment, in Moorestown, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Valley Elementary School?
South Valley Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 South Valley Elementary School rank among schools in Moorestown?
By Resource Investment Index, South Valley Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Moorestown, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Moorestown on the city page.
Is South Valley Elementary School a good school?
South Valley Elementary School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% 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 Moorestown Township Public School District?
Besides South Valley Elementary School, Moorestown Township Public School District also operates Moorestown High School (1,251 students), Moorestown Upper Elementary School (869 students), and William Allen Middle School (635 students). See the Moorestown Township Public School District district page for the complete list.
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