Enrollment
802
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Edison, NJ
Menlo Park Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Menlo Park Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340450003356
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Menlo Park Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of New Jersey schools.
- #4 of 10
- elementary schools in Edison · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 13.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Menlo Park Elementary School has class sizes larger than 89% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Menlo Park Elementary School ranks #4 of 10 elementary schools in Edison, NJ.
School address
District: Edison Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340450003356 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.7%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Menlo Park Elementary School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Menlo Park Elementary School
Menlo Park Elementary School is a lower-poverty, large elementary school in Edison, New Jersey, enrolling 802 students.
Class loads run heavy: 14.6:1 is larger than about 89% of New Jersey schools and 24% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 13.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 802 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Among 442 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #344, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Asian (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 802 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Edison Township School District spends $20,030 per pupil, 20% below the New Jersey average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Edison's elementary schools, it stands alongside James Monroe Elementary School (537 students): Menlo Park Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.6:1 vs 12.5:1).
Edison Township School District also operates John P. Stevens High School (2,687 students) and Edison High School (2,393 students) alongside Menlo Park 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 Menlo Park Elementary School compares
Menlo Park 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 24% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.7% | ▼ 54% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 802 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
802
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
13.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 89% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$20,030
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 802 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 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
Asian 81.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
African American 4.7%
White 3.5%
Two or More 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Largest group: Asian at 81.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.5, Menlo Park Elementary School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Edison Township School District, which includes Menlo Park Elementary School.
$20,030
Per student
-20%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 65.4%
State 29.0%
Federal 5.7%
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 Menlo Park Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John P. Stevens High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edison High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodrow Wilson Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Herbert Hoover Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Menlo Park Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,687
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,393
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,206
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,060
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 954
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in Edison
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~802 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Menlo Park Elementary School
How many students attend Menlo Park Elementary School?
Menlo Park Elementary School has 802 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Edison, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Menlo Park Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Menlo Park Elementary School is 14.6:1, which is 24% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Menlo Park Elementary School?
13.7% of students at Menlo 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 Menlo Park Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Menlo Park Elementary School is Asian at 81.7% of enrollment, in Edison, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Menlo Park Elementary School?
Menlo Park Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Menlo Park Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Edison?
By Resource Investment Index, Menlo Park Elementary School ranks #4 of 10 elementary schools in Edison, 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 Edison on the city page.
Is Menlo Park Elementary School a good school?
Menlo Park Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% 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 Edison Township School District?
Besides Menlo Park Elementary School, Edison Township School District also operates John P. Stevens High School (2,687 students), Edison High School (2,393 students), and Woodrow Wilson Middle School (1,206 students). See the Edison Township School District district page for the complete list.
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