Enrollment
603
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 341680001908
Veterans Memorial Middle — Vineland, NJ
Federal NCES profile for Veterans Memorial Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 20/100.
👥 Class size 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Vineland Public School District · New Jersey
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 11.9:1 New Jersey avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Veterans Memorial Middle compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Veterans Memorial Middle reports 603 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 49.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 9% above the New Jersey state mean of 11.9:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 18% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 603 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 58.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Vineland Public School District spends $25,113 per pupil district-wide, below the New Jersey average of $29,189 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 11.3% from local sources (property taxes), 74.1% from the state, and 14.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Veterans Memorial Middle compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New Jersey state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▲ 9% | 11.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 603 | top 72% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
— 9% above state mean
Top 77% in New Jersey — lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
58.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$25,113
per pupil, district-wide
— below New Jersey avg of $29,189
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 603 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
234
in-school suspensions + 172 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 38.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 67.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 603 Top 72% in New Jersey — larger than 28% of 2,509 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 49.0
Students per teacher 13:1 +9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 341680001908
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 69.3%
African American 13.8%
White 12.6%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 603:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 58.7%
In-school suspensions 234
Out-of-school suspensions 172
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Vineland Public School District, which includes Veterans Memorial Middle.
$25,113
Per student
-14%
vs New Jersey
Avg $29,189
+29%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 11.3%
State 74.1%
Federal 14.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,736
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Enrollment
- 620
- Students per teacher
- —
- Enrollment
- 595
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
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Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Veterans Memorial Middle
How many students attend Veterans Memorial Middle?
Veterans Memorial Middle has 603 students enrolled. It is a middle school in VINELAND, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Veterans Memorial Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Veterans Memorial Middle is 13:1, which is 9% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.9:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Veterans Memorial Middle?
The largest demographic group at Veterans Memorial Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 69.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in VINELAND, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Veterans Memorial Middle?
Veterans Memorial Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.