Enrollment
416
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tabernacle, NJ
Tabernacle Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Tabernacle Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341602001250
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tabernacle Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of New Jersey schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Tabernacle · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 6.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Tabernacle Elementary School has class sizes larger than 94% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tabernacle Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Tabernacle, NJ.
School address
District: Tabernacle Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341602001250 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
6.1%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-79% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tabernacle Elementary School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tabernacle Elementary School
Tabernacle Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Tabernacle, New Jersey, enrolling 416 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16:1 is larger than about 94% of New Jersey schools and 36% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 6.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 416 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Jersey median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Among 674 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #532, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 416 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district, Tabernacle Township School District, also runs Kenneth R. Olson Middle School (303 students).
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 Tabernacle Elementary School compares
Tabernacle 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 36% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.1% | ▼ 79% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 416 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
416
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
6.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 94% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.7%
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
$23,812
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 416 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 85.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 2.4%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 85.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.7, Tabernacle Elementary School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tabernacle Township School District, which includes Tabernacle Elementary School.
$23,812
Per student
-5%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+44%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.1%
State 38.5%
Federal 5.4%
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 Tabernacle Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth R. Olson Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tabernacle Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~416 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Tabernacle Elementary School
How many students attend Tabernacle Elementary School?
Tabernacle Elementary School has 416 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tabernacle, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tabernacle Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tabernacle Elementary School is 16:1, which is 36% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tabernacle Elementary School?
6.1% of students at Tabernacle Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tabernacle Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Tabernacle Elementary School is White at 85.1% of enrollment, in Tabernacle, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tabernacle Elementary School?
Tabernacle Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Tabernacle Elementary School rank among public schools in Tabernacle?
By Resource Investment Index, Tabernacle Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Tabernacle, 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 Tabernacle on the city page.
Is Tabernacle Elementary School a good school?
Tabernacle Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% 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 Tabernacle Township School District?
Besides Tabernacle Elementary School, Tabernacle Township School District also operates Kenneth R. Olson Middle School (303 students). See the Tabernacle Township School District district page for the complete list.
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