- Enrollment
- 718
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Metuchen, NJ
Edgar Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Edgar Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340999003396
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edgar Middle School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Metuchen · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.9:1
- students per teacher
- 4.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Edgar Middle School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edgar Middle School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Metuchen, NJ.
School address
District: Metuchen Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340999003396 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Edgar Middle School held near 769 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 64.1 → 66.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 340999003396 · Metuchen, NJ Elementary · MID · TRAD
761 enr · 11.9:1 · 4.2% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Metuchen High School (718 students)
Edgar Middle School held near 769 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 64.1 → 66.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Edgar Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Edgar Middle School
761 students
- Metuchen High
Metuchen High School
718 students
- Campbell Eleme
Campbell Elementary School
698 students
- Mildred B. Mos 152
Mildred B. Moss Elementary School
152 students
What this shows Edgar Middle School reports 761 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edgar Middle School compares
Edgar Middle 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 | 11.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.2% | ▼ 86% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 761 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
761
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
4.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 60% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
3.5%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 381 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.7%
Asian 30.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%
Two or More 7.0%
African American 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 44.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.2, Edgar Middle 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 Edgar Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metuchen High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Campbell Elementary 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 Edgar Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 698
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- 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 (~761 students)
Frequently asked questions about Edgar Middle School
How many students attend Edgar Middle School?
Edgar Middle School has 761 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Metuchen, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 765 (2022-23) → 769 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edgar Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edgar Middle School is 11.9:1, which is 1% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Edgar Middle School?
4.2% of students at Edgar Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edgar Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Edgar Middle School is White at 44.7% of enrollment, in Metuchen, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edgar Middle School?
Edgar Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 Edgar Middle School rank among elementary schools in Metuchen?
By Resource Investment Index, Edgar Middle School ranks #1 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 Edgar Middle School, Metuchen Public School District also operates Metuchen High School (718 students), Campbell Elementary School (698 students), and Mildred B. Moss Elementary School (152 students). See the Metuchen Public School District district page for the complete list.