- Enrollment
- 1,861
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Toms River, NJ
Cedar Grove Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Cedar Grove Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341623004730
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cedar Grove Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of New Jersey schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Toms River · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 20.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Cedar Grove Elementary School has class sizes larger than 96% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cedar Grove Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Toms River, NJ.
School address
District: Toms River Regional School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341623004730 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Cedar Grove Elementary School held near 957 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 54.0 → 54.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 341623004730 · Toms River, NJ Other · MID · TRAD
931 enr · 17.2:1 · 20.8% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Toms River High School North (1,861 students)
Cedar Grove Elementary School held near 957 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 54.0 → 54.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Cedar Grove Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Toms River Hig
Toms River High School North
1,861 students
- Toms River Hig
Toms River High School South
1,463 students
- Toms River Hig
Toms River High School East
1,377 students
- Toms River Int
Toms River Intermediate School East
1,271 students
- Toms River Int
Toms River Intermediate School South
1,044 students
- This school
Cedar Grove Elementary School
931 students
What this shows Cedar Grove Elementary School reports 931 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cedar Grove Elementary School compares
Cedar Grove 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 46% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.8% | ▼ 30% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 931 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
931
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 46% above state mean
Top 96% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$20,919
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 931 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. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 64.6%
Hispanic or Latino 26.5%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 3.1%
African American 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 64.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.0, Cedar Grove Elementary School is about as mixed as the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Toms River Regional School District reports $20,919 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cedar Grove Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toms River High School North | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Toms River High School South | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Toms River High School East | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Toms River Intermediate School East | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Toms River Intermediate School South | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cedar Grove Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,463
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,377
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 1,271
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 1,044
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Nationwide other 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 (~931 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cedar Grove Elementary School
How many students attend Cedar Grove Elementary School?
Cedar Grove Elementary School has 931 students enrolled. It is a public school in Toms River, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 937 (2022-23) → 957 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedar Grove Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedar Grove Elementary School is 17.2:1, which is 46% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cedar Grove Elementary School?
20.8% of students at Cedar Grove Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cedar Grove Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Cedar Grove Elementary School is White at 64.6% of enrollment, in Toms River, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cedar Grove Elementary School?
Cedar Grove Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Cedar Grove Elementary School rank among schools in Toms River?
By Resource Investment Index, Cedar Grove Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Toms River, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Toms River on the city page.
What other schools are in Toms River Regional School District?
Besides Cedar Grove Elementary School, Toms River Regional School District also operates Toms River High School North (1,861 students), Toms River High School South (1,463 students), and Toms River High School East (1,377 students). See the Toms River Regional School District district page for the complete list.