- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Medford, NJ
Kirby's Mill Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Kirby's Mill Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340987000540
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kirby's Mill Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of New Jersey schools.
- #7 of 9
- public schools in Medford · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.5:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 4.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Kirby's Mill Elementary School has class sizes larger than 93% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kirby's Mill Elementary School ranks #7 of 9 public schools in Medford, NJ.
School address
District: Medford Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340987000540 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Kirby's Mill Elementary School held near 379 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.1 → 29.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 340987000540 · Medford, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
402 enr · 15.5:1 · 4.7% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Medford Memorial Middle School (644 students)
Kirby's Mill Elementary School held near 379 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.1 → 29.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Kirby's Mill Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Medford Memori
Medford Memorial Middle School
644 students
- Chairville Ele
Chairville Elementary School
439 students
- Milton H. Alle
Milton H. Allen Elementary School
428 students
- This school
Kirby's Mill Elementary School
402 students
- Cranberry Pine
Cranberry Pines Elementary
371 students
- Taunton Forge
Taunton Forge Elementary School
318 students
What this shows Kirby's Mill Elementary School reports 402 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kirby's Mill Elementary School compares
Kirby's Mill 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 31% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.7% | ▼ 84% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 402 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
402
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
4.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 93% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$24,639
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 402 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 65.4%
Asian 16.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
African American 5.5%
Two or More 3.5%
Largest group: White at 65.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.2, Kirby's Mill Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Medford Township School District reports $24,639 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kirby's Mill Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medford Memorial Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chairville Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Milton H. Allen Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cranberry Pines Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Taunton Forge Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kirby's Mill Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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 (~402 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kirby's Mill Elementary School
How many students attend Kirby's Mill Elementary School?
Kirby's Mill Elementary School has 402 students enrolled. It is a public school in Medford, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 365 (2022-23) → 379 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kirby's Mill Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kirby's Mill Elementary School is 15.5:1, which is 31% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kirby's Mill Elementary School?
4.7% of students at Kirby's Mill Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kirby's Mill Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Kirby's Mill Elementary School is White at 65.4% of enrollment, in Medford, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kirby's Mill Elementary School?
Kirby's Mill Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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).
How does Kirby's Mill Elementary School rank among public schools in Medford?
By Resource Investment Index, Kirby's Mill Elementary School ranks #7 of 9 public schools in Medford, 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 Medford on the city page.
What other schools are in Medford Township School District?
Besides Kirby's Mill Elementary School, Medford Township School District also operates Medford Memorial Middle School (644 students), Chairville Elementary School (439 students), and Milton H. Allen Elementary School (428 students). See the Medford Township School District district page for the complete list.