- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Tabernacle Elementary School held near 383 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 26.9 → 26.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 341602001250 · Tabernacle, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
416 enr · 16:1 · 6.1% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Kenneth R. Olson Middle School (303 students)
Tabernacle Elementary School held near 383 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 26.9 → 26.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
How Tabernacle Elementary School compares
Tabernacle 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 | 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 methodology
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
$25,683
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 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.
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
District finance for Tabernacle Township School District reports $25,683 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
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 (~416 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 374 (2022-23) → 383 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.