- Enrollment
- 935
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Marlboro, NJ
Frank J. Dugan Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Frank J. Dugan 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 340972006030
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frank J. Dugan Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Marlboro · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 1.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Frank J. Dugan Elementary School has class sizes larger than 85% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frank J. Dugan Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Marlboro, NJ.
School address
District: Marlboro Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340972006030 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Frank J. Dugan Elementary School held near 636 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.9 → 48.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 340972006030 · Marlboro, NJ Elementary · MID · TRAD
624 enr · 13.9:1 · 1.2% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Marlboro Middle School (935 students)
Frank J. Dugan Elementary School held near 636 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.9 → 48.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Frank J. Dugan 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
- This school
Frank J. Dugan Elementary School
624 students
- Marlboro Eleme
Marlboro Elementary School
551 students
- Frank Defino C
Frank Defino Central Elementary School
510 students
- Asher Holmes E
Asher Holmes Elementary School
444 students
What this shows Frank J. Dugan Elementary School reports 624 students on the CCD universe file.
How Frank J. Dugan Elementary School compares
Frank J. Dugan 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 | 13.9:1 | ▲ 18% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 1.2% | ▼ 96% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 624 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
624
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
1.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 96% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 85% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 624 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.6%
Asian 18.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
African American 1.6%
Two or More 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 71.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.9, Frank J. Dugan Elementary School is less 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 J. Dugan Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marlboro Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marlboro Memorial Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marlboro Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frank Defino Central Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Asher Holmes Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frank J. Dugan 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
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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 (~624 students)
Frequently asked questions about Frank J. Dugan Elementary School
How many students attend Frank J. Dugan Elementary School?
Frank J. Dugan Elementary School has 624 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Marlboro, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 649 (2022-23) → 636 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frank J. Dugan Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Frank J. Dugan Elementary School is 13.9:1, which is 18% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Frank J. Dugan Elementary School?
1.2% of students at Frank J. Dugan 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 J. Dugan Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Frank J. Dugan Elementary School is White at 71.6% of enrollment, in Marlboro, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frank J. Dugan Elementary School?
Frank J. Dugan 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 J. Dugan Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Marlboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Frank J. Dugan 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 J. Dugan Elementary School, Marlboro Township School District also operates Marlboro Middle School (935 students), Marlboro Memorial Middle School (761 students), and Marlboro Elementary School (551 students). See the Marlboro Township School District district page for the complete list.