Nokomis School

135 Mudjekeewis Trail
Medford, NJ 08055
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Nokomis School serves 158 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 158 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Nokomis School's student population of 158 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
158 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Nokomis School is 0.04, 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.
This School
State Level (NJ)
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
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Hispanic
1%
33%
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Black
n/a
15%
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White
98%
39%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.04
This chart displays the diversity score of Nokomis School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
31%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Nokomis School?
158 students attend Nokomis School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Nokomis School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nokomis School?
Nokomis School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Nokomis School offer ?
Nokomis School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Nokomis School part of?
Nokomis School is part of Medford Lakes School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 158 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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