- Enrollment
- 2,105
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Turnersville, NJ
Whitman Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Whitman Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341707002656
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whitman Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Turnersville · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 15.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Whitman Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whitman Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Turnersville, NJ.
School address
District: Washington Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341707002656 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
Whitman Elementary School grew from 519 students in 2022-23 to 557 in 2023-24 (+7.3%).
Teacher FTE added 47.0 → 48.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+38 students YoY 341707002656 · Turnersville, NJ Elementary · MID · TRAD
566 enr · 12.3:1 · 15.8% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Washington Township High School (2,105 students)
Whitman Elementary School grew from 519 students in 2022-23 to 557 in 2023-24 (+7.3%). Teacher FTE added 47.0 → 48.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Whitman Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Washington Tow
Washington Township High School
2,105 students
- Chestnut Ridge 613
Chestnut Ridge Middle School
613 students
- Bells Elementa 571
Bells Elementary School
571 students
- This school 566
Whitman Elementary School
566 students
- Bunker Hill Mi 562
Bunker Hill Middle School
562 students
- Hurffville Ele 544
Hurffville Elementary School
544 students
What this shows Whitman Elementary School reports 566 students on the CCD universe file.
How Whitman Elementary School compares
Whitman 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 | 12.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.8% | ▼ 47% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 566 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
566
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 66% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.3%
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
$24,673
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
Counselors1.2 FTE
Per 484 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.5%
Hispanic or Latino 15.7%
African American 7.2%
Asian 3.7%
Two or More 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 70.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.1, Whitman Elementary School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Washington Township School District reports $24,673 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Whitman Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Township High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chestnut Ridge Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bells Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bunker Hill Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hurffville Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Whitman Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~566 students)
Frequently asked questions about Whitman Elementary School
How many students attend Whitman Elementary School?
Whitman Elementary School has 566 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Turnersville, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 519 (2022-23) → 557 (2023-24), up 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitman Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Whitman Elementary School is 12.3:1, which is 4% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Whitman Elementary School?
15.8% of students at Whitman Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whitman Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Whitman Elementary School is White at 70.5% of enrollment, in Turnersville, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whitman Elementary School?
Whitman Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Whitman Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Turnersville?
By Resource Investment Index, Whitman Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Turnersville, 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 Washington Township School District?
Besides Whitman Elementary School, Washington Township School District also operates Washington Township High School (2,105 students), Chestnut Ridge Middle School (613 students), and Bells Elementary School (571 students). See the Washington Township School District district page for the complete list.