- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pennsville, NJ
Valley Park Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Valley Park Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340912005076
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valley Park Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of New Jersey schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Pennsville · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 31.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Valley Park Elementary School has class sizes larger than 70% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Park Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Pennsville, NJ.
School address
District: Pennsville School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340912005076 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Valley Park Elementary School grew from 362 students in 2022-23 to 381 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE held 29.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 340912005076 · Pennsville, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
365 enr · 12.6:1 · 31.5% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Pennsville Memorial High School (483 students)
Valley Park Elementary School grew from 362 students in 2022-23 to 381 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE held 29.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Valley Park Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pennsville Mem
Pennsville Memorial High School
483 students
- Pennsville Mid
Pennsville Middle School
460 students
- This school
Valley Park Elementary School
365 students
- Central Park E
Central Park Elementary School
275 students
- Penn Beach Ele
Penn Beach Elementary
263 students
What this shows Valley Park Elementary School reports 365 students on the CCD universe file.
How Valley Park Elementary School compares
Valley Park Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 12.6:1 | ▲ 7% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.5% | ▲ 6% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 365 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
365
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% above 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.6%
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
$22,874
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 58.9%
Hispanic or Latino 20.8%
Two or More 10.4%
African American 7.9%
Asian 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 58.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.2, Valley Park Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Pennsville School District reports $22,874 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Valley Park Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsville Memorial High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pennsville Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Park Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Penn Beach Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valley Park Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 263
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~365 students)
Frequently asked questions about Valley Park Elementary School
How many students attend Valley Park Elementary School?
Valley Park Elementary School has 365 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pennsville, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 362 (2022-23) → 381 (2023-24), up 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Park Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Park Elementary School is 12.6:1, which is 7% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Valley Park Elementary School?
31.5% of students at Valley Park Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valley Park Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Valley Park Elementary School is White at 58.9% of enrollment, in Pennsville, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valley Park Elementary School?
Valley Park Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Valley Park Elementary School rank among public schools in Pennsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Park Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Pennsville, 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 Pennsville on the city page.
What other schools are in Pennsville School District?
Besides Valley Park Elementary School, Pennsville School District also operates Pennsville Memorial High School (483 students), Pennsville Middle School (460 students), and Central Park Elementary School (275 students). See the Pennsville School District district page for the complete list.