- Enrollment
- 2,659
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Parlin, NJ
Madison Park Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Madison Park Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340927003512
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Madison Park Elementary School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of New Jersey schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Parlin · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 29.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Madison Park Elementary School has class sizes larger than 76% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Park Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Parlin, NJ.
School address
District: Old Bridge Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340927003512 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Madison Park Elementary School held near 294 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.5 → 30.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 340927003512 · Parlin, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
328 enr · 13.1:1 · 29.8% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Old Bridge High School (2,659 students)
Madison Park Elementary School held near 294 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.5 → 30.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Madison Park 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 328
Madison Park Elementary School
328 students
What this shows Madison Park Elementary School reports 328 students on the CCD universe file.
How Madison Park Elementary School compares
Madison Park 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 | 13.1:1 | ▲ 11% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.8% | ▲ 1% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 328 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
328
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.9%
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
$24,246
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 328 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 33.2%
Asian 32.0%
Hispanic or Latino 19.5%
African American 13.1%
Two or More 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 33.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.2, Madison Park Elementary School is more 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 Madison Park Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Bridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carl Sandburg Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jonas Salk Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| James a. Mcdivitt Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Raymond E. Voorhees Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Madison Park 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 (~328 students)
Frequently asked questions about Madison Park Elementary School
How many students attend Madison Park Elementary School?
Madison Park Elementary School has 328 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Parlin, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 285 (2022-23) → 294 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison Park Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Madison Park Elementary School is 13.1:1, which is 11% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Madison Park Elementary School?
29.8% of students at Madison Park Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Madison Park Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Madison Park Elementary School is White at 33.2% of enrollment, in Parlin, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Madison Park Elementary School?
Madison Park Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Madison Park Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Parlin?
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Park Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Parlin, 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 Parlin on the city page.
What other schools are in Old Bridge Township School District?
Besides Madison Park 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.