- Enrollment
- 935
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Frank Defino Central Elementary School held near 533 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 48.8 → 51.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 340972003946 · Marlboro, NJ Elementary · MID · TRAD
510 enr · 10.6:1 · 4.4% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Marlboro Middle School (935 students)
Frank Defino Central Elementary School held near 533 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 48.8 → 51.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Frank Defino Central Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marlboro Middl
Marlboro Middle School
935 students
- Marlboro Memor
Marlboro Memorial Middle School
761 students
- Frank J. Dugan
Frank J. Dugan Elementary School
624 students
- Marlboro Eleme
Marlboro Elementary School
551 students
- This school
Frank Defino Central Elementary School
510 students
- Asher Holmes E
Asher Holmes Elementary School
444 students
What this shows Frank Defino Central Elementary School reports 510 students on the CCD universe file.
How Frank Defino Central Elementary School compares
Frank Defino Central 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 | 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 methodology
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
$24,731
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 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.
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
District finance for Marlboro Township School District reports $24,731 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~510 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 526 (2022-23) → 533 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.