Enrollment
859
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
75.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.5:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.0%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Deptford Middle School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Deptford Middle School
West Deptford Middle School is a large elementary school in West Deptford, New Jersey, enrolling 859 students.
At 11.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New Jersey median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 21.0% lands close to the New Jersey typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 859 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 321 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #95.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 286 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
13.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
West Deptford Township School District also operates West Deptford High School (750 students) and Green-Fields Elementary School (479 students) alongside West Deptford Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How West Deptford Middle School compares
West Deptford Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$21,939
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $24,984
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Deptford Township School District, which includes West Deptford Middle School.
$21,939
Per student
-12%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.2%
State 40.3%
Federal 6.5%
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.
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
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~859 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in West Deptford on the city page.
Is West Deptford Middle School a good school?
West Deptford Middle School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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