- Enrollment
- 217
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Califon, NJ
Tewksbury Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Tewksbury Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341617000545
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tewksbury Elementary School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Califon · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.7:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 2.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Tewksbury Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 88% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tewksbury Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Califon, NJ.
School address
District: Tewksbury Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341617000545 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Tewksbury Elementary School held near 260 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 341617000545 · Califon, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
253 enr · 8.7:1 · 2.6% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Old Turnpike School (217 students)
Tewksbury Elementary School held near 260 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
How Tewksbury Elementary School compares
Tewksbury 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 | 8.7:1 | ▼ 26% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.6% | ▼ 91% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 253 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.7:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
253
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
2.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 91% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
8.7:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 12% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.2%
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
$33,010
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 253 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 77.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
Two or More 7.5%
Asian 4.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 77.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.8, Tewksbury Elementary School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tewksbury Township School District reports $33,010 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tewksbury Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Turnpike School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tewksbury Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Califon
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~253 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tewksbury Elementary School
How many students attend Tewksbury Elementary School?
Tewksbury Elementary School has 253 students enrolled. It is a public school in Califon, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 265 (2022-23) → 260 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tewksbury Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tewksbury Elementary School is 8.7:1, which is 26% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 45% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tewksbury Elementary School?
2.6% of students at Tewksbury Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tewksbury Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Tewksbury Elementary School is White at 77.1% of enrollment, in Califon, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tewksbury Elementary School?
Tewksbury Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (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 Tewksbury Elementary School rank among schools in Califon?
By Resource Investment Index, Tewksbury Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Califon, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Califon on the city page.
What other schools are in Tewksbury Township School District?
Besides Tewksbury Elementary School, Tewksbury Township School District also operates Old Turnpike School (217 students). See the Tewksbury Township School District district page for the complete list.