- Enrollment
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Madison, NJ
Kings Road School
Federal NCES profile for Kings Road School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340924004304
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kings Road School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Madison · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.5:1
- students per teacher
- 7.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Kings Road School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kings Road School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Madison, NJ.
School address
District: Madison Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340924004304 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Kings Road School grew from 277 students in 2022-23 to 292 in 2023-24 (+5.4%).
Teacher FTE added 24.6 → 25.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+15 students YoY 340924004304 · Madison, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
275 enr · 11.5:1 · 7.2% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Madison High School (761 students)
Kings Road School grew from 277 students in 2022-23 to 292 in 2023-24 (+5.4%). Teacher FTE added 24.6 → 25.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Kings Road School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Madison High S
Madison High School
761 students
- Madison Junior
Madison Junior School
555 students
- Central Avenue
Central Avenue School
492 students
- Torey J. Sabat 281
Torey J. Sabatini School
281 students
- This school 275
Kings Road School
275 students
What this shows Kings Road School reports 275 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kings Road School compares
Kings Road School is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.2% | ▼ 76% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 275 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
275
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 53% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.5%
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
$24,575
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 71.3%
Hispanic or Latino 15.6%
Asian 8.7%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 1.8%
Largest group: White at 71.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.9, Kings Road School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Madison Public School District reports $24,575 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kings Road School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madison Junior School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Avenue School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Torey J. Sabatini School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kings Road School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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 (~275 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Kings Road School
How many students attend Kings Road School?
Kings Road School has 275 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Madison, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 277 (2022-23) → 292 (2023-24), up 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kings Road School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kings Road School is 11.5:1, which is 3% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 27% 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 Kings Road School?
7.2% of students at Kings Road School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kings Road School?
The largest demographic group at Kings Road School is White at 71.3% of enrollment, in Madison, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kings Road School?
Kings Road School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kings Road School rank among public schools in Madison?
By Resource Investment Index, Kings Road School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Madison, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Madison on the city page.
What other schools are in Madison Public School District?
Besides Kings Road School, Madison Public School District also operates Madison High School (761 students), Madison Junior School (555 students), and Central Avenue School (492 students). See the Madison Public School District district page for the complete list.