Enrollment
1,422
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Egg Harbor Township, NJ
Swift-Slaybaugh Complex
Federal NCES profile for Swift-Slaybaugh Complex, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340456000051
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Swift-Slaybaugh Complex earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of New Jersey schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New Jersey.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Egg Harbor Township · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 24.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Swift-Slaybaugh Complex has class sizes larger than 93% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Swift-Slaybaugh Complex ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Egg Harbor Township, NJ.
School address
District: Egg Harbor Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340456000051 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
92.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.6%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Swift-Slaybaugh Complex compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Swift-Slaybaugh Complex
Swift-Slaybaugh Complex is a large combined-grade school in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, enrolling 1,422 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.5:1 is larger than about 93% of New Jersey schools and 31% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 24.6% lands close to the New Jersey typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New Jersey, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,422 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Among 128 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #107, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 474 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Egg Harbor Township's public schools, it stands alongside Bargaintown Preschool (258 students): Swift-Slaybaugh Complex is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.5:1 vs 21.5:1).
Egg Harbor Township School District also operates Egg Harbor Township High School (2,279 students) and Dr. Joyanne D. Miller Elementary School (980 students) alongside Swift-Slaybaugh Complex.
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 Swift-Slaybaugh Complex compares
Swift-Slaybaugh Complex 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 31% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.6% | ▼ 17% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,422 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,422
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 93% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$25,593
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 474 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 52.7%
Hispanic or Latino 23.3%
Asian 9.7%
African American 7.4%
Two or More 6.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 52.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.9, Swift-Slaybaugh Complex is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Egg Harbor Township School District, which includes Swift-Slaybaugh Complex.
$25,593
Per student
+2%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+54%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.7%
State 48.2%
Federal 7.1%
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 Swift-Slaybaugh Complex Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Egg Harbor Township High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dr. Joyanne D. Miller Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alder Avenue Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fernwood Avenue Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clayton J. Davenport Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Swift-Slaybaugh Complex's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,279
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 980
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 919
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 811
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 677
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Egg Harbor Township
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~1,422 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Swift-Slaybaugh Complex
How many students attend Swift-Slaybaugh Complex?
Swift-Slaybaugh Complex has 1,422 students enrolled. It is a public school in Egg Harbor Township, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Swift-Slaybaugh Complex?
The student-teacher ratio at Swift-Slaybaugh Complex is 15.5:1, which is 31% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Swift-Slaybaugh Complex?
24.6% of students at Swift-Slaybaugh Complex are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Swift-Slaybaugh Complex?
The largest demographic group at Swift-Slaybaugh Complex is White at 52.7% of enrollment, in Egg Harbor Township, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Swift-Slaybaugh Complex?
Swift-Slaybaugh Complex has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Swift-Slaybaugh Complex rank among public schools in Egg Harbor Township?
By Resource Investment Index, Swift-Slaybaugh Complex ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Egg Harbor Township, 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 Egg Harbor Township on the city page.
Is Swift-Slaybaugh Complex a good school?
Swift-Slaybaugh Complex earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of New Jersey schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New Jersey. 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 Egg Harbor Township School District?
Besides Swift-Slaybaugh Complex, Egg Harbor Township School District also operates Egg Harbor Township High School (2,279 students), Dr. Joyanne D. Miller Elementary School (980 students), and Alder Avenue Middle School (919 students). See the Egg Harbor Township School District district page for the complete list.
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