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Nokomis School

135 Mudjekeewis Trail
Medford, NJ 08055
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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 Facts (2025-26)

  • 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

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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)
Total Students
162 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Year Founded
1955
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Tue. Jun 16, 2026
School Motto
Every Child Deserves Honor, Respect & Dignity
School Mascot
Lakers

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.
This School
State Level (NJ)
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
0.17
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

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Lakers
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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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • 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

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