- Enrollment
- 937
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sicklerville, NJ
Union Valley Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Union Valley Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340603000428
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Union Valley Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Sicklerville · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 26.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Union Valley Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Union Valley Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Sicklerville, NJ.
School address
District: Gloucester Township Public Schools · New Jersey
NCES ID 340603000428 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Union Valley Elementary School held near 505 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.3 → 45.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 340603000428 · Sicklerville, NJ Other · MID · TRAD
530 enr · 12:1 · 26.4% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Ann a. Mullen Middle School (937 students)
Union Valley Elementary School held near 505 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.3 → 45.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Union Valley Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ann a. Mullen
Ann a. Mullen Middle School
937 students
- Glen Landing M
Glen Landing Middle School
795 students
- Chews Elementa
Chews Elementary School
716 students
- Charles W. Lew
Charles W. Lewis Middle School
704 students
- Erial Elementa
Erial Elementary School
643 students
- This school
Union Valley Elementary School
530 students
What this shows Union Valley Elementary School reports 530 students on the CCD universe file.
How Union Valley Elementary School compares
Union 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 | 12:1 | ▲ 2% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.4% | ▼ 11% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 530 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
530
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 61% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$20,685
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 530 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 42.1%
African American 32.5%
Hispanic or Latino 13.8%
Two or More 7.2%
Asian 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 42.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.1, Union Valley Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gloucester Township Public Schools reports $20,685 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Union Valley Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann a. Mullen Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glen Landing Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chews Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles W. Lewis Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Erial Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Union Valley Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 716
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~530 students)
Frequently asked questions about Union Valley Elementary School
How many students attend Union Valley Elementary School?
Union Valley Elementary School has 530 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sicklerville, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 500 (2022-23) → 505 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union Valley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Union Valley Elementary School is 12:1, which is 2% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Union Valley Elementary School?
26.4% of students at Union 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 Union Valley Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Union Valley Elementary School is White at 42.1% of enrollment, in Sicklerville, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Union Valley Elementary School?
Union Valley Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Union Valley Elementary School rank among schools in Sicklerville?
By Resource Investment Index, Union Valley Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Sicklerville, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sicklerville on the city page.
What other schools are in Gloucester Township Public Schools?
Besides Union Valley Elementary School, Gloucester Township Public Schools also operates Ann a. Mullen Middle School (937 students), Glen Landing Middle School (795 students), and Chews Elementary School (716 students). See the Gloucester Township Public Schools district page for the complete list.