Enrollment
224
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
3.5%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-88% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School
M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School is a lower-poverty, small elementary school in Old Bridge, New Jersey, enrolling 224 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.4:1 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 3.5% free-meal eligibility runs 88% below the New Jersey average.
Enrollment of 224 puts it in the smaller third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 266 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #65.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 224 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Old Bridge Township School District also operates Old Bridge High School (2,659 students) and Carl Sandburg Middle School (926 students) alongside M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School compares
M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$23,308
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $24,984
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Old Bridge Township School District, which includes M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School.
$23,308
Per student
-7%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.9%
State 36.8%
Federal 6.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,659
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~224 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.4:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School a good school?
M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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