- Enrollment
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Metuchen, NJ
Campbell Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Campbell Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340999003394
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 94
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Campbell Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of New Jersey schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Metuchen · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.9:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 5.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Campbell Elementary School has class sizes larger than 74% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Campbell Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Metuchen, NJ.
School address
District: Metuchen Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340999003394 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Campbell Elementary School held near 678 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 54.9 → 53.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 340999003394 · Metuchen, NJ Elementary · MID · TRAD
698 enr · 12.9:1 · 5.4% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Edgar Middle School (761 students)
Campbell Elementary School held near 678 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 54.9 → 53.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Campbell Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Edgar Middle S
Edgar Middle School
761 students
- Metuchen High
Metuchen High School
718 students
- This school
Campbell Elementary School
698 students
- Mildred B. Mos 152
Mildred B. Moss Elementary School
152 students
What this shows Campbell Elementary School reports 698 students on the CCD universe file.
How Campbell Elementary School compares
Campbell Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▲ 9% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.4% | ▼ 82% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 698 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
698
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 74% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
2.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$23,471
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 698 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.7%
Asian 26.9%
Hispanic or Latino 15.6%
Two or More 11.3%
African American 3.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 41.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.5, Campbell Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Metuchen Public School District reports $23,471 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Campbell Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgar Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Metuchen High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mildred B. Moss Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Campbell Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 718
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 152
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~698 students)
Frequently asked questions about Campbell Elementary School
How many students attend Campbell Elementary School?
Campbell Elementary School has 698 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Metuchen, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 689 (2022-23) → 678 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Campbell Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Campbell Elementary School is 12.9:1, which is 9% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Campbell Elementary School?
5.4% of students at Campbell Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Campbell Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Campbell Elementary School is White at 41.7% of enrollment, in Metuchen, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Campbell Elementary School?
Campbell Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Campbell Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Metuchen?
By Resource Investment Index, Campbell Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Metuchen, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Metuchen on the city page.
What other schools are in Metuchen Public School District?
Besides Campbell Elementary School, Metuchen Public School District also operates Edgar Middle School (761 students), Metuchen High School (718 students), and Mildred B. Moss Elementary School (152 students). See the Metuchen Public School District district page for the complete list.