Enrollment
510
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Marlboro, NJ
Frank Defino Central Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Frank Defino Central Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340972003946
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 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
Frank Defino Central Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Marlboro · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.6:1
- students per teacher
- 4.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Frank Defino Central Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frank Defino Central Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Marlboro, NJ.
School address
District: Marlboro Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340972003946 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
4.4%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-85% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Frank Defino Central Elementary School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Frank Defino Central Elementary School
Frank Defino Central Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Marlboro, New Jersey, enrolling 510 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 4.4% free-meal eligibility runs 85% below the New Jersey average.
With 510 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Jersey median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Among 595 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #457, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Asian (27%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 510 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Marlboro Township School District also operates Marlboro Middle School (935 students) and Marlboro Memorial Middle School (761 students) alongside Frank Defino Central 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 Frank Defino Central Elementary School compares
Frank Defino Central 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 10% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.4% | ▼ 85% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 510 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
510
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
4.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% 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
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.1%
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
$23,933
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 510 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.
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 58.4%
Asian 26.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 2.2%
Largest group: White at 58.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.8, Frank Defino Central 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 Marlboro Township School District, which includes Frank Defino Central Elementary School.
$23,933
Per student
-4%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+44%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.0%
State 26.5%
Federal 4.5%
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 Frank Defino Central Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marlboro Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marlboro Memorial Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frank J. Dugan Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marlboro Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Asher Holmes Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frank Defino Central Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 935
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary 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 (~510 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Frank Defino Central Elementary School
How many students attend Frank Defino Central Elementary School?
Frank Defino Central Elementary School has 510 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Marlboro, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frank Defino Central Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Frank Defino Central Elementary School is 10.6:1, which is 10% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 32% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Frank Defino Central Elementary School?
4.4% of students at Frank Defino Central Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frank Defino Central Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Frank Defino Central Elementary School is White at 58.4% of enrollment, in Marlboro, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frank Defino Central Elementary School?
Frank Defino Central Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Frank Defino Central Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Marlboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Frank Defino Central Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Marlboro, 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 Marlboro on the city page.
Is Frank Defino Central Elementary School a good school?
Frank Defino Central Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. 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 Marlboro Township School District?
Besides Frank Defino Central Elementary School, Marlboro Township School District also operates Marlboro Middle School (935 students), Marlboro Memorial Middle School (761 students), and Frank J. Dugan Elementary School (624 students). See the Marlboro Township School District district page for the complete list.
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