- Enrollment
- 1,251
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
South Valley Elementary School held near 398 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 30.8 → 30.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 341071001142 · Moorestown, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
400 enr · 13.3:1 · 5.1% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Moorestown High School (1,251 students)
South Valley Elementary School held near 398 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 30.8 → 30.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
South Valley Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Moorestown Hig
Moorestown High School
1,251 students
- Moorestown Upp
Moorestown Upper Elementary School
869 students
- William Allen
William Allen Middle School
635 students
- George C. Bake 403
George C. Baker Elementary School
403 students
- This school 400
South Valley Elementary School
400 students
- Mary E. Robert 339
Mary E. Roberts Elementary School
339 students
What this shows South Valley Elementary School reports 400 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Valley Elementary School compares
South Valley 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 | 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 methodology
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
$25,427
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 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.
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
District finance for Moorestown Township Public School District reports $25,427 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~400 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 392 (2022-23) → 398 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.