- Enrollment
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Deptford, NJ
West Deptford Middle School
Federal NCES profile for West Deptford Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341743002676
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Deptford Middle School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in West Deptford · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.5:1
- students per teacher
- 21.0%
- free-lunch eligible
West Deptford Middle School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Deptford Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in West Deptford, NJ.
School address
District: West Deptford Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341743002676 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
West Deptford Middle School held near 832 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 75.0 → 75.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 341743002676 · West Deptford, NJ Elementary · MID · TRAD
859 enr · 11.5:1 · 21.0% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: West Deptford High School (750 students)
West Deptford Middle School held near 832 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE held 75.0 → 75.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
West Deptford Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
West Deptford Middle School
859 students
- West Deptford
West Deptford High School
750 students
- Green-Fields E
Green-Fields Elementary School
479 students
- Oakview Elemen
Oakview Elementary School
475 students
- Red Bank Eleme 253
Red Bank Elementary School
253 students
What this shows West Deptford Middle School reports 859 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Deptford Middle School compares
West Deptford Middle 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.0% | ▼ 29% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 859 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
859
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 53% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.0%
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
$23,551
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 286 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
45
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.9%
Hispanic or Latino 15.6%
African American 11.2%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 65.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.6, West Deptford Middle School is about as mixed as the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Deptford Township School District reports $23,551 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Deptford Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Deptford High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Green-Fields Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oakview Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Red Bank Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Deptford Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 253
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~859 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about West Deptford Middle School
How many students attend West Deptford Middle School?
West Deptford Middle School has 859 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Deptford, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 849 (2022-23) → 832 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Deptford Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Deptford Middle School is 11.5:1, which is 3% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 27% 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 West Deptford Middle School?
21.0% of students at West Deptford Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Deptford Middle School?
The largest demographic group at West Deptford Middle School is White at 65.9% of enrollment, in West Deptford, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Deptford Middle School?
West Deptford Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 West Deptford Middle School rank among public schools in West Deptford?
By Resource Investment Index, West Deptford Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in West Deptford, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in West Deptford Township School District?
Besides West Deptford Middle School, West Deptford Township School District also operates West Deptford High School (750 students), Green-Fields Elementary School (479 students), and Oakview Elementary School (475 students). See the West Deptford Township School District district page for the complete list.