Enrollment
746
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ewing, NJ
William L Antheil Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for William L Antheil Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340492003086
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William L Antheil Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Ewing · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- students per teacher
- 36.0%
- free-lunch eligible
William L Antheil Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William L Antheil Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Ewing, NJ.
School address
District: Ewing Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340492003086 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
63.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.8:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.0%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How William L Antheil Elementary School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at William L Antheil Elementary School
William L Antheil Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Ewing, New Jersey, enrolling 746 students.
At 11.8:1, 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.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 36.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 746 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 288 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #156.
Its student body is led by African American (36%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 746 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Ewing's public schools, it stands alongside Trenton Stem-to-Civics Charter School (562 students): William L Antheil Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.8:1 vs 24.4:1).
Ewing Township School District also operates Ewing High School (1,118 students) and Gilmore J Fisher Middle School (789 students) alongside William L Antheil Elementary 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 William L Antheil Elementary School compares
William L Antheil Elementary 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.0% | ▲ 22% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 746 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
746
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% above 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 58% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.3%
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
$26,522
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 746 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 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
African American 36.3%
Hispanic or Latino 32.8%
White 18.9%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 36.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.8, William L Antheil Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ewing Township School District, which includes William L Antheil Elementary School.
$26,522
Per student
+6%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+60%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.2%
State 32.3%
Federal 5.6%
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 William L Antheil Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ewing High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gilmore J Fisher Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Francis Lore Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkway Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William L Antheil Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,118
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Ewing
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~746 students)
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Frequently asked questions about William L Antheil Elementary School
How many students attend William L Antheil Elementary School?
William L Antheil Elementary School has 746 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ewing, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William L Antheil Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at William L Antheil Elementary School is 11.8:1, which is 0% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at William L Antheil Elementary School?
36.0% of students at William L Antheil Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William L Antheil Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at William L Antheil Elementary School is African American at 36.3% of enrollment, in Ewing, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William L Antheil Elementary School?
William L Antheil Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 William L Antheil Elementary School rank among schools in Ewing?
By Resource Investment Index, William L Antheil Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Ewing, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Ewing on the city page.
Is William L Antheil Elementary School a good school?
William L Antheil Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools. 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 Ewing Township School District?
Besides William L Antheil Elementary School, Ewing Township School District also operates Ewing High School (1,118 students), Gilmore J Fisher Middle School (789 students), and Francis Lore Elementary School (505 students). See the Ewing Township School District district page for the complete list.
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