At a glance
Reported students
621
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
39.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey elementary enrollment
87th percentile
Compared with 1,480 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
562
J Harold Van Zant: 621 reported students.
State peer staffing position
96th percentile
15.7:1 reported; state peer median 11.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 573
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.5:1
What the reported data says about J Harold Van Zant
J Harold Van Zant is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Marlton. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Evesham Township School District. NCES reports 621 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,480 elementary schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 387 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 87th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.7:1, above the New Jersey median of 11.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (66%) and Asian (10.8%). Students served under IDEA represent 19.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking J Harold Van Zant
- 1How do the reported 15.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 39.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 19.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 19%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White66%
- Hispanic7.2%
- Black8.4%
- Asian10.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial6.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Evesham Township School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Marlton Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
567 reported students
Helen L Beeler
Elementary · Grades KG–05
557 reported students
Richard L Rice School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
492 reported students
Robert B Jaggard School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
483 reported students
Frances DeMasi Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
332 reported students
Frances DeMasi Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
720 reported students
Public schools near J Harold Van Zant
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| James F. Cooper Elementary School Elementary · Cherry Hill School District | KG–05 | 284 | 0.8 mi |
| Richard Stockton Elementary School Elementary · Cherry Hill School District | KG–05 | 394 | 1.2 mi |
| Joseph D. Sharp Elementary School Elementary · Cherry Hill School District | KG–05 | 455 | 1.2 mi |
| Parkway Elementary School Elementary · Mount Laurel Township School District | PK–04 | 366 | 1.7 mi |
| Frances DeMasi Elementary School Elementary · Evesham Township School District | KG–05 | 332 | 1.9 mi |
| Countryside Elementary School Elementary · Mount Laurel Township School District | PK–04 | 293 | 2.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about J Harold Van Zant
What grades does J Harold Van Zant serve?
J Harold Van Zant reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Evesham Township School District.
How many students attend J Harold Van Zant?
J Harold Van Zant reported 621 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 87th percentile among 1,480 New Jersey elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 573 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at J Harold Van Zant?
The calculated ratio is 15.7:1, based on 621 students and 39.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Jersey median for the same school level is 11.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is J Harold Van Zant a public, charter, or magnet school?
J Harold Van Zant is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Evesham Township School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of J Harold Van Zant students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
19% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is J Harold Van Zant in?
J Harold Van Zant is part of Evesham Township School District, based in Marlton, NJ, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near J Harold Van Zant?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include James F. Cooper Elementary School (0.8 mi), Richard Stockton Elementary School (1.2 mi), Joseph D. Sharp Elementary School (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.