At a glance
Reported students
221
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
21.49
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
01–02
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey elementary enrollment
11th percentile
Compared with 1,480 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
257
Atco Elementary School: 221 reported students.
State peer staffing position
34th percentile
10.3:1 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
- 235
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25.4
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.3:1
What the reported data says about Atco Elementary School
Atco Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 01–02 in Atco. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Waterford Township School District. NCES reports 221 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,480 elementary schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 387 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 11th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.3:1, close to 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 (76.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (9%). Students served under IDEA represent 10.2%. 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 Atco Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 10.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 21.49 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 0.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 10.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 38%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.25
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.25
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White76.5%
- Hispanic9%
- Black5.9%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.1%
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 Waterford Township School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Thomas Richards Early Childhood Center
Elementary · Grades PK–KG
257 reported students
Waterford Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 03–06
431 reported students
Public schools near Atco Elementary School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Richards Early Childhood Center Elementary · Waterford Township School District | PK–KG | 257 | 3 mi |
| Berlin Community School Elementary · Berlin Borough School District | PK–08 | 853 | 3.3 mi |
| John F Kennedy Elementary School Elementary · Berlin Township School District | PK–04 | 357 | 3.6 mi |
| Waterford Elementary School Elementary · Waterford Township School District | 03–06 | 431 | 3.8 mi |
| Winslow Township Elementary School Two Elementary · Winslow Township School District | PK–03 | 338 | 4 mi |
| Signal Hill School Elementary · Voorhees Township School District | KG–05 | 436 | 4.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Atco Elementary School
What grades does Atco Elementary School serve?
Atco Elementary School reports grades 01–02 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Waterford Township School District.
How many students attend Atco Elementary School?
Atco Elementary School reported 221 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 11th percentile among 1,480 New Jersey elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 235 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Atco Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 10.3:1, based on 221 students and 21.49 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 Atco Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Atco Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Waterford Township School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Atco Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
38% 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 Atco Elementary School in?
Atco Elementary School is part of Waterford Township School District, based in Waterford, NJ, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Atco Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Thomas Richards Early Childhood Center (3 mi), Berlin Community School (3.3 mi), John F Kennedy Elementary School (3.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.