- Enrollment
- 2,659
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Old Bridge, NJ
M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340927003516
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #2 of 8
- elementary schools in Old Bridge · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 3.5%
- free-lunch eligible
M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School ranks #2 of 8 elementary schools in Old Bridge, NJ.
School address
District: Old Bridge Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340927003516 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School held near 215 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 18.5 → 18.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 340927003516 · Old Bridge, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
224 enr · 12.4:1 · 3.5% lunch · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: Old Bridge High School (2,659 students)
M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School held near 215 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE held 18.5 → 18.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Old Bridge Hig
Old Bridge High School
2,659 students
- Carl Sandburg 926
Carl Sandburg Middle School
926 students
- Jonas Salk Mid 886
Jonas Salk Middle School
886 students
- James a. Mcdiv 536
James a. Mcdivitt Elementary School
536 students
- Raymond E. Voo 424
Raymond E. Voorhees Elementary School
424 students
- This school 224
M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School
224 students
What this shows M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School reports 224 students on the CCD universe file.
How M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School compares
M. Scott Carpenter 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 | 12.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.5% | ▼ 88% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 224 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
224
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
3.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 67% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
6.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$24,246
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 224 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 71.4%
Hispanic or Latino 13.4%
Asian 8.0%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 71.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.4, M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Old Bridge Township School District reports $24,246 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Bridge High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carl Sandburg Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jonas Salk Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| James a. Mcdivitt Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Raymond E. Voorhees Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 926
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~224 students)
Frequently asked questions about M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School
How many students attend M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School?
M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School has 224 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Old Bridge, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 226 (2022-23) → 215 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School is 12.4:1, which is 5% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School?
3.5% of students at M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School is White at 71.4% of enrollment, in Old Bridge, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School?
M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (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 M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Old Bridge?
By Resource Investment Index, M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School ranks #2 of 8 elementary schools in Old Bridge, 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 Old Bridge on the city page.
What other schools are in Old Bridge Township School District?
Besides M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School, Old Bridge Township School District also operates Old Bridge High School (2,659 students), Carl Sandburg Middle School (926 students), and Jonas Salk Middle School (886 students). See the Old Bridge Township School District district page for the complete list.