- Enrollment
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Collingswood, NJ
William P Tatem Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for William P Tatem Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340342001484
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William P Tatem Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Collingswood · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 14.5%
- free-lunch eligible
William P Tatem 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 P Tatem Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Collingswood, NJ.
School address
District: Collingswood Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340342001484 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
William P Tatem Elementary School held near 258 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.4 → 19.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 340342001484 · Collingswood, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
248 enr · 12.4:1 · 14.5% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Collingswood High School (761 students)
William P Tatem Elementary School held near 258 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.4 → 19.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
William P Tatem Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Collingswood H
Collingswood High School
761 students
- Collingswood M
Collingswood Middle School
446 students
- This school 248
William P Tatem Elementary School
248 students
- Thomas Sharp E 211
Thomas Sharp Elementary School
211 students
- Zane North Ele 174
Zane North Elementary School
174 students
- Mark Newbie El 136
Mark Newbie Elementary School
136 students
What this shows William P Tatem Elementary School reports 248 students on the CCD universe file.
How William P Tatem Elementary School compares
William P Tatem Elementary 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 | 12.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.5% | ▼ 51% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 248 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
248
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 67% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$23,038
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
Two or More 9.3%
African American 7.7%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 71.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.6, William P Tatem Elementary School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Collingswood Public School District reports $23,038 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How William P Tatem Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collingswood High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Collingswood Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas Sharp Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Zane North Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mark Newbie Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William P Tatem Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 211
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 174
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 136
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~248 students)
Frequently asked questions about William P Tatem Elementary School
How many students attend William P Tatem Elementary School?
William P Tatem Elementary School has 248 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Collingswood, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 256 (2022-23) → 258 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at William P Tatem Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at William P Tatem Elementary School is 12.4:1, which is 5% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at William P Tatem Elementary School?
14.5% of students at William P Tatem 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 P Tatem Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at William P Tatem Elementary School is White at 71.3% of enrollment, in Collingswood, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William P Tatem Elementary School?
William P Tatem Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does William P Tatem Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Collingswood?
By Resource Investment Index, William P Tatem Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Collingswood, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Collingswood on the city page.
What other schools are in Collingswood Public School District?
Besides William P Tatem Elementary School, Collingswood Public School District also operates Collingswood High School (761 students), Collingswood Middle School (446 students), and Thomas Sharp Elementary School (211 students). See the Collingswood Public School District district page for the complete list.