Nokomis School serves 162 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 162 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nokomis School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Nokomis School's student population of 162 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
162 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Nokomis School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
2%
34%
Black
n/a
15%
White
91%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Nokomis School?
162 students attend Nokomis School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Nokomis School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nokomis School?
Nokomis School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Nokomis School offer ?
Nokomis School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Nokomis School part of?
Nokomis School is part of Medford Lakes School District.
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