Enrollment
624
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
1.2%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-96% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Frank J. Dugan Elementary School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Frank J. Dugan Elementary School
Frank J. Dugan Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Marlboro, New Jersey, enrolling 624 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.9:1 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 1.2% free-meal eligibility runs 96% below the New Jersey average.
Enrollment of 624 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 455 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #347, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Asian (18%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 624 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Marlboro Township School District also operates Marlboro Middle School (935 students) and Marlboro Memorial Middle School (761 students) alongside Frank J. Dugan 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 J. Dugan Elementary School compares
Frank J. Dugan 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 | 13.9:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marlboro Township School District, which includes Frank J. Dugan 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 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
- 935
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- 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
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 (~624 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.9:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Frank J. Dugan Elementary School a good school?
Frank J. Dugan Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% 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 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.
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