- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tinton Falls, NJ
Mahala F. Atchison School
Federal NCES profile for Mahala F. Atchison School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341620004112
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mahala F. Atchison School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Tinton Falls · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.3:1
- students per teacher
- 10.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Mahala F. Atchison School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mahala F. Atchison School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Tinton Falls, NJ.
School address
District: Tinton Falls School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341620004112 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Mahala F. Atchison School held near 479 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 47.2 → 52.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 341620004112 · Tinton Falls, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
484 enr · 10.3:1 · 10.2% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Tinton Falls Middle School (443 students)
Mahala F. Atchison School held near 479 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 47.2 → 52.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Mahala F. Atchison School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mahala F. Atchison School
484 students
- Tinton Falls M
Tinton Falls Middle School
443 students
- Swimming River
Swimming River School
432 students
What this shows Mahala F. Atchison School reports 484 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mahala F. Atchison School compares
Mahala F. Atchison 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 13% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.2% | ▼ 66% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 484 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
484
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 32% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.0%
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
$27,150
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 484 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.0%
Hispanic or Latino 13.0%
African American 7.0%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 69.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.6, Mahala F. Atchison School is about as mixed as the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Tinton Falls School District reports $27,150 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mahala F. Atchison School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tinton Falls Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Swimming River School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mahala F. Atchison School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 7.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Tinton Falls
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~484 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mahala F. Atchison School
How many students attend Mahala F. Atchison School?
Mahala F. Atchison School has 484 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tinton Falls, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 472 (2022-23) → 479 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mahala F. Atchison School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mahala F. Atchison School is 10.3:1, which is 13% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 34% 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 Mahala F. Atchison School?
10.2% of students at Mahala F. Atchison School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mahala F. Atchison School?
The largest demographic group at Mahala F. Atchison School is White at 69.0% of enrollment, in Tinton Falls, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mahala F. Atchison School?
Mahala F. Atchison School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Mahala F. Atchison School rank among public schools in Tinton Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Mahala F. Atchison School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Tinton Falls, 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 Tinton Falls on the city page.
What other schools are in Tinton Falls School District?
Besides Mahala F. Atchison School, Tinton Falls School District also operates Tinton Falls Middle School (443 students) and Swimming River School (432 students). See the Tinton Falls School District district page for the complete list.