- Enrollment
- 2,687
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Menlo Park Elementary School held near 827 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 55.8 → 58.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 340450003356 · Edison, NJ Elementary · MID · TRAD
802 enr · 14.6:1 · 13.7% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: John P. Stevens High School (2,687 students)
Menlo Park Elementary School held near 827 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 55.8 → 58.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Menlo Park Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John P. Steven
John P. Stevens High School
2,687 students
- Edison High Sc
Edison High School
2,393 students
- Woodrow Wilson
Woodrow Wilson Middle School
1,206 students
- Herbert Hoover 1,060
Herbert Hoover Middle School
1,060 students
- Thomas Jeffers 954
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
954 students
- This school 802
Menlo Park Elementary School
802 students
What this shows Menlo Park Elementary School reports 802 students on the CCD universe file.
How Menlo Park Elementary School compares
Menlo Park 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 | 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 methodology
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
$19,865
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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.
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
District finance for Edison Township School District reports $19,865 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,393
- 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.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~802 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 825 (2022-23) → 827 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.