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Mary E. Roberts Elementary School

290 CRESCENT AVENUE, MOORESTOWN, NJ 08057Moorestown Township Public School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–03Non-Charter
313
Students
Total enrolled
$26,442
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 84% vs nat'l
11.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 28% vs nat'l
63/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↑ 26% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 313 students in grades PK–03 in MOORESTOWN, New Jersey.
84% above average funding
District spends $26,442 per pupil, 84% more than the national average of $14,347.
Above-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 63th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Mary E. Roberts Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary in MOORESTOWN, New Jersey, serving grades PK–03 with 313 students. The district invests $26,442 per student — 84% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 11.0:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. With only 16% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community. The surrounding neighborhood has an opportunity score of 63/100 — above the national median — suggesting children from modest-income families here tend to reach stronger economic outcomes as adults.

Student Body & Demographics at Mary E. Roberts Elementary School

313
Total Students
11.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
16%
Free Lunch
28
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–03) are served by this school
Gender Distribution161 male · 152 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility16%
National avg 52% · 50 students
Student Composition
8%
65%
13%
Asian8%
White65%
Hispanic / Latino13%
Black7%
Multiracial7%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 341071001138

Academic Outcomes at Mary E. Roberts Elementary School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
63
/ 100
Above-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 63th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 99th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 08057

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$26,442Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$26,442
State avg
$47,079
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$11,634
Student Support$5,024
Administration$3,173
Operations$3,966
Other$2,644
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $26,442 spent per student, an estimated $11,714 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
24%
72%
State government
24.4%
Local (property tax)
72.0%
Federal programs
3.6%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $26,442/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 11.0:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • High neighborhood opportunity score (63/100) — strong long-term economic outlook for children
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 16% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
George C. Baker Elementary SchoolSouth Valley Elementary School
↓
Middle
Moorestown Upper Elementary SchoolWilliam Allen Middle School
↓
High School
Moorestown High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 03
Location—
CountyBurlington County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictMoorestown Township Public School District →
Phone: (856)778-6635
NCES ID: 341071001138
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in MOORESTOWN seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Moorestown Township Public School District
High
Moorestown High School
1,267 students · 09–12
● 63 opp11% FRL
Mid
Moorestown Upper Elementary School
853 students · 04–06
● 63 opp9% FRL
Mid
William Allen Middle School
616 students · 07–08
● 63 opp11% FRL
Elem
George C. Baker Elementary School
397 students · PK–03
● 63 opp5% FRL
Elem
South Valley Elementary School
392 students · PK–03
● 63 opp6% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
290 CRESCENT AVENUE, MOORESTOWN, NJ 08057
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.