- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mantua, NJ
J. Mason Tomlin Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for J. Mason Tomlin Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340960002588
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J. Mason Tomlin Elementary School earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of New Jersey schools.
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.5:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 17.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 558
- students enrolled
J. Mason Tomlin Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 81% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Mantua Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340960002588 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
J. Mason Tomlin Elementary School held near 468 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 59.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 340960002588 · Mantua, NJ Elementary · MID · TRAD
558 enr · 9.5:1 · 17.5% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: Centre City Elementary School (464 students)
J. Mason Tomlin Elementary School held near 468 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 59.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
J. Mason Tomlin Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
J. Mason Tomlin Elementary School
558 students
- Centre City El
Centre City Elementary School
464 students
- Sewell Element
Sewell Elementary School
273 students
What this shows J. Mason Tomlin Elementary School reports 558 students on the CCD universe file.
How J. Mason Tomlin Elementary School compares
J. Mason Tomlin 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 | 9.5:1 | ▼ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.5% | ▼ 41% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 558 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.5:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
558
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
9.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 19% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
5.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$23,174
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 279 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%
Two or More 8.6%
African American 3.6%
Asian 2.5%
Largest group: White at 74.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.3, J. Mason Tomlin Elementary School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mantua Township School District reports $23,174 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How J. Mason Tomlin Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centre City Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sewell Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J. Mason Tomlin Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 273
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~558 students)
Frequently asked questions about J. Mason Tomlin Elementary School
How many students attend J. Mason Tomlin Elementary School?
J. Mason Tomlin Elementary School has 558 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mantua, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 473 (2022-23) → 468 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at J. Mason Tomlin Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at J. Mason Tomlin Elementary School is 9.5:1, which is 19% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 39% 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 J. Mason Tomlin Elementary School?
17.5% of students at J. Mason Tomlin Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J. Mason Tomlin Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at J. Mason Tomlin Elementary School is White at 74.6% of enrollment, in Mantua, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J. Mason Tomlin Elementary School?
J. Mason Tomlin Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Mantua Township School District?
Besides J. Mason Tomlin Elementary School, Mantua Township School District also operates Centre City Elementary School (464 students) and Sewell Elementary School (273 students). See the Mantua Township School District district page for the complete list.