Enrollment
484
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.2%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mahala F. Atchison School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mahala F. Atchison School
Mahala F. Atchison School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Tinton Falls, New Jersey, enrolling 484 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 10.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 484 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Jersey median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Among 716 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #656, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 484 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
11.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Tinton Falls's public schools, it stands alongside Developmental Learning Center (60 students): Mahala F. Atchison School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (10.3:1 vs 4.3:1).
Tinton Falls School District also operates Tinton Falls Middle School (443 students) and Swimming River School (432 students) alongside Mahala F. Atchison 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 Mahala F. Atchison School compares
Mahala F. Atchison 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$26,235
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tinton Falls School District, which includes Mahala F. Atchison School.
$26,235
Per student
+5%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+58%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.2%
State 29.2%
Federal 4.6%
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 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
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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.
Similar other 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 (~484 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Mahala F. Atchison School a good school?
Mahala F. Atchison School earns 41/100 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 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.
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