Enrollment
551
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Marlboro, NJ
Marlboro Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Marlboro Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340972003948
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marlboro Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Marlboro · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 1.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Marlboro Elementary School has class sizes larger than 86% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marlboro Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Marlboro, NJ.
School address
District: Marlboro Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340972003948 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
1.0%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-97% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marlboro Elementary School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Marlboro Elementary School
Marlboro Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Marlboro, New Jersey, enrolling 551 students.
Class loads run heavy: 14.1:1 is larger than about 86% of New Jersey schools and 19% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 1.0% free-meal eligibility runs 97% below the New Jersey average.
Enrollment of 551 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 525 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #352.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Asian (19%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 551 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Marlboro Township School District also operates Marlboro Middle School (935 students) and Marlboro Memorial Middle School (761 students) alongside Marlboro 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 Marlboro Elementary School compares
Marlboro 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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 1.0% | ▼ 97% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 551 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
551
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
1.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 97% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 86% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$23,933
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 551 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 65.2%
Asian 19.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 1.5%
Largest group: White at 65.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.5, Marlboro Elementary School is about as mixed as the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marlboro Township School District, which includes Marlboro Elementary School.
$23,933
Per student
-4%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+44%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.0%
State 26.5%
Federal 4.5%
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 Marlboro Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marlboro Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marlboro Memorial Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Frank J. Dugan Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frank Defino Central Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Asher Holmes Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marlboro Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 935
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~551 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Marlboro Elementary School
How many students attend Marlboro Elementary School?
Marlboro Elementary School has 551 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Marlboro, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marlboro Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marlboro Elementary School is 14.1:1, which is 19% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marlboro Elementary School?
1.0% of students at Marlboro Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marlboro Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Marlboro Elementary School is White at 65.2% of enrollment, in Marlboro, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marlboro Elementary School?
Marlboro Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Marlboro Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Marlboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Marlboro Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Marlboro, 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 Marlboro on the city page.
Is Marlboro Elementary School a good school?
Marlboro Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of New Jersey schools. 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 Marlboro Township School District?
Besides Marlboro Elementary School, Marlboro Township School District also operates Marlboro Middle School (935 students), Marlboro Memorial Middle School (761 students), and Frank J. Dugan Elementary School (624 students). See the Marlboro Township School District district page for the complete list.
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