- Enrollment
- 2,124
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · East Brunswick, NJ
Memorial Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Memorial Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 70/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340411003310
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Memorial Elementary School earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of New Jersey schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 9
- schools in East Brunswick · Resource Index
- 70
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.5:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 16.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Memorial Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 81% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Memorial Elementary School ranks #2 of 9 schools in East Brunswick, NJ.
School address
District: East Brunswick Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340411003310 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Memorial Elementary School held near 409 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 40.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 340411003310 · East Brunswick, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
408 enr · 9.5:1 · 16.9% lunch · RII 70
Nearest enrollment peer: East Brunswick High School (2,124 students)
Memorial Elementary School held near 409 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 40.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Memorial Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Brunswick
East Brunswick High School
2,124 students
- Churchill Juni
Churchill Junior High School
2,080 students
- Hammarskjold U
Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School
1,221 students
- This school 408
Memorial Elementary School
408 students
- Frost Elementa 383
Frost Elementary School
383 students
- Lawrence Brook 362
Lawrence Brook Elementary School
362 students
What this shows Memorial Elementary School reports 408 students on the CCD universe file.
How Memorial Elementary School compares
Memorial 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 | 9.5:1 | ▼ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.9% | ▼ 43% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 408 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.5:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
408
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
9.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 19% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$26,439
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 35.8%
Asian 31.1%
Hispanic or Latino 19.1%
Two or More 8.3%
African American 5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 35.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.9, Memorial Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for East Brunswick Township School District reports $26,439 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Memorial Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Brunswick High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Churchill Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frost Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lawrence Brook Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Memorial Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,080
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 1,221
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
- Enrollment
- 362
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
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 (~408 students)
Frequently asked questions about Memorial Elementary School
How many students attend Memorial Elementary School?
Memorial Elementary School has 408 students enrolled. It is a public school in East Brunswick, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 425 (2022-23) → 409 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Memorial Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Memorial Elementary School is 9.5:1, which is 19% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 39% 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 Memorial Elementary School?
16.9% of students at Memorial Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Memorial Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Memorial Elementary School is White at 35.8% of enrollment, in East Brunswick, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Memorial Elementary School?
Memorial Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 70/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Memorial Elementary School rank among schools in East Brunswick?
By Resource Investment Index, Memorial Elementary School ranks #2 of 9 schools in East Brunswick, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in East Brunswick on the city page.
What other schools are in East Brunswick Township School District?
Besides Memorial Elementary School, East Brunswick Township School District also operates East Brunswick High School (2,124 students), Churchill Junior High School (2,080 students), and Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School (1,221 students). See the East Brunswick Township School District district page for the complete list.