Enrollment
705
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jackson, NJ
Elms Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Elms Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340774000725
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elms Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of New Jersey schools.
- #4 of 6
- schools in Jackson · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 14.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Elms Elementary School has class sizes larger than 82% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elms Elementary School ranks #4 of 6 schools in Jackson, NJ.
School address
District: Jackson Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340774000725 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.7%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elms Elementary School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Elms Elementary School
Elms Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Jackson, New Jersey, enrolling 705 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.6:1 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 14.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 705 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Among 564 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #453, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 705 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Jackson's public schools, it stands alongside Switlik Elementary School (758 students): Elms Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.6:1 vs 12.4:1).
Jackson Township School District also operates Jackson Memorial High School (1,577 students) and Jackson Liberty High School (1,012 students) alongside Elms Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Elms Elementary School compares
Elms Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▲ 15% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.7% | ▼ 50% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 705 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
705
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
14.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 82% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.9%
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
$24,685
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $24,984
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 705 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 58.2%
Hispanic or Latino 25.8%
African American 8.9%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 58.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.4, Elms Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jackson Township School District, which includes Elms Elementary School.
$24,685
Per student
-1%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+49%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.3%
State 39.8%
Federal 7.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Elms Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Memorial High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jackson Liberty High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carl W. Goetz Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Switlik Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crawford-Rodriguez Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elms Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,577
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 1,012
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 978
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 718
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Jackson
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Switlik Elementary School
Standard public school
758 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Crawford-Rodriguez Elementary School
Standard public school
718 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Lucy N. Holman Elementary School
Standard public school
547 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Howard C. Johnson Elementary School
Standard public school
416 students 10.7:1 students per teacher
Sylvia Rosenauer Elementary School
Standard public school
248 students 9.2:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~705 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Elms Elementary School
How many students attend Elms Elementary School?
Elms Elementary School has 705 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jackson, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elms Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elms Elementary School is 13.6:1, which is 15% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elms Elementary School?
14.7% of students at Elms Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elms Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Elms Elementary School is White at 58.2% of enrollment, in Jackson, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elms Elementary School?
Elms Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Elms Elementary School rank among schools in Jackson?
By Resource Investment Index, Elms Elementary School ranks #4 of 6 schools in Jackson, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Jackson on the city page.
Is Elms Elementary School a good school?
Elms Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of New Jersey schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Jackson Township School District?
Besides Elms Elementary School, Jackson Township School District also operates Jackson Memorial High School (1,577 students), Jackson Liberty High School (1,012 students), and Carl W. Goetz Middle School (978 students). See the Jackson Township School District district page for the complete list.
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