- Enrollment
- 609
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Haddonfield, NJ
Van Sciver Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Van Sciver Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340636001550
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Van Sciver Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of New Jersey schools.
- #3 of 6
- schools in Haddonfield · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 15.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Van Sciver Elementary School has class sizes larger than 79% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Van Sciver Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 schools in Haddonfield, NJ.
School address
District: Haddon Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340636001550 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Van Sciver Elementary School held near 346 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.3 → 29.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 340636001550 · Haddonfield, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
345 enr · 13.3:1 · 15.5% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Haddon Township High School (609 students)
Van Sciver Elementary School held near 346 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.3 → 29.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Van Sciver Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Haddon Townshi
Haddon Township High School
609 students
- William G. Roh
William G. Rohrer Middle School
414 students
- This school
Van Sciver Elementary School
345 students
- Strawbridge El
Strawbridge Elementary School
244 students
- Stoy Elementar 174
Stoy Elementary School
174 students
- Thomas a. Edis 159
Thomas a. Edison Elementary School
159 students
What this shows Van Sciver Elementary School reports 345 students on the CCD universe file.
How Van Sciver Elementary School compares
Van Sciver 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 | 13.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.5% | ▼ 48% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 345 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
345
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$21,324
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 + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.7%
Hispanic or Latino 13.0%
Asian 6.7%
African American 6.4%
Two or More 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 70.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.4, Van Sciver Elementary School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Haddon Township School District reports $21,324 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Van Sciver Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haddon Township High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| William G. Rohrer Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Strawbridge Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stoy Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas a. Edison Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Van Sciver Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 244
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 174
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 159
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~345 students)
Frequently asked questions about Van Sciver Elementary School
How many students attend Van Sciver Elementary School?
Van Sciver Elementary School has 345 students enrolled. It is a public school in Haddonfield, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 335 (2022-23) → 346 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Van Sciver Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Van Sciver Elementary School is 13.3:1, which is 13% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Van Sciver Elementary School?
15.5% of students at Van Sciver Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Van Sciver Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Van Sciver Elementary School is White at 70.7% of enrollment, in Haddonfield, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Van Sciver Elementary School?
Van Sciver Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Van Sciver Elementary School rank among schools in Haddonfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Van Sciver Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 schools in Haddonfield, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Haddonfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Haddon Township School District?
Besides Van Sciver Elementary School, Haddon Township School District also operates Haddon Township High School (609 students), William G. Rohrer Middle School (414 students), and Strawbridge Elementary School (244 students). See the Haddon Township School District district page for the complete list.