- Enrollment
- 1,129
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Neptune, NJ
Green Grove Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Green Grove Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341116004042
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Green Grove Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of New Jersey schools.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Neptune · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.9:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 26.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Green Grove Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 75% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Green Grove Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Neptune, NJ.
School address
District: Neptune Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341116004042 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Green Grove Elementary School held near 294 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 30.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 341116004042 · Neptune, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
296 enr · 9.9:1 · 26.8% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Neptune High School (1,129 students)
Green Grove Elementary School held near 294 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 30.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Green Grove Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Neptune High S
Neptune High School
1,129 students
- Neptune Middle
Neptune Middle School
595 students
- Midtown Commun 437
Midtown Community Elementary School
437 students
- Summerfield El 389
Summerfield Elementary School
389 students
- This school 296
Green Grove Elementary School
296 students
- Gables Element 284
Gables Elementary School
284 students
What this shows Green Grove Elementary School reports 296 students on the CCD universe file.
How Green Grove Elementary School compares
Green Grove 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 | 9.9:1 | ▼ 16% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.8% | ▼ 9% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 296 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
296
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 25% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$27,934
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 296 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 46.3%
Hispanic or Latino 35.1%
White 8.4%
Two or More 7.1%
Asian 3.0%
Largest group: African American at 46.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.9, Green Grove Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Neptune Township School District reports $27,934 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Green Grove Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neptune High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Neptune Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Midtown Community Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Summerfield Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gables Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Green Grove Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 595
- Students per teacher
- 8.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide other 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 (~296 students)
Frequently asked questions about Green Grove Elementary School
How many students attend Green Grove Elementary School?
Green Grove Elementary School has 296 students enrolled. It is a public school in Neptune, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 291 (2022-23) → 294 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Green Grove Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Green Grove Elementary School is 9.9:1, which is 16% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 37% 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 Green Grove Elementary School?
26.8% of students at Green Grove Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Green Grove Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Green Grove Elementary School is African American at 46.3% of enrollment, in Neptune, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Green Grove Elementary School?
Green Grove 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 Green Grove Elementary School rank among schools in Neptune?
By Resource Investment Index, Green Grove Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Neptune, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Neptune on the city page.
What other schools are in Neptune Township School District?
Besides Green Grove Elementary School, Neptune Township School District also operates Neptune High School (1,129 students), Neptune Middle School (595 students), and Midtown Community Elementary School (437 students). See the Neptune Township School District district page for the complete list.