Enrollment
330
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Metuchen, NJ
Menlo Park Terrace Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Menlo Park Terrace Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341812003712
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Menlo Park Terrace Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of New Jersey schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Metuchen · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.7:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 37.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Menlo Park Terrace Elementary School has class sizes larger than 70% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Menlo Park Terrace Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Metuchen, NJ.
School address
District: Woodbridge Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341812003712 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.5%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Menlo Park Terrace Elementary School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Menlo Park Terrace Elementary School
Menlo Park Terrace Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Metuchen, New Jersey, enrolling 330 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.7:1 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 37.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 330 puts it in the smaller 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 290 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #127.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (41%) and White (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 330 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
14.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Woodbridge Township School District also operates Woodbridge High School (1,681 students) and John F. Kennedy Memorial High School (1,405 students) alongside Menlo Park Terrace 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 Terrace Elementary School compares
Menlo Park Terrace 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 | 12.7:1 | ▲ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.5% | ▲ 27% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 330 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
330
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% above 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.5%
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
$22,601
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 330 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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
Hispanic or Latino 41.2%
White 23.3%
Asian 21.5%
African American 11.2%
Two or More 2.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.6, Menlo Park Terrace Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Woodbridge Township School District, which includes Menlo Park Terrace Elementary School.
$22,601
Per student
-10%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.9%
State 36.9%
Federal 5.2%
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 Terrace Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John F. Kennedy Memorial High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Colonia High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Iselin Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Estates Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Menlo Park Terrace Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,681
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,405
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,354
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 794
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~330 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Menlo Park Terrace Elementary School
How many students attend Menlo Park Terrace Elementary School?
Menlo Park Terrace Elementary School has 330 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Metuchen, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Menlo Park Terrace Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Menlo Park Terrace Elementary School is 12.7:1, which is 8% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Menlo Park Terrace Elementary School?
37.5% of students at Menlo Park Terrace 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 Terrace Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Menlo Park Terrace Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 41.2% of enrollment, in Metuchen, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Menlo Park Terrace Elementary School?
Menlo Park Terrace Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Menlo Park Terrace Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Metuchen?
By Resource Investment Index, Menlo Park Terrace Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Metuchen, 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 Metuchen on the city page.
Is Menlo Park Terrace Elementary School a good school?
Menlo Park Terrace Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of New Jersey schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Woodbridge Township School District?
Besides Menlo Park Terrace Elementary School, Woodbridge Township School District also operates Woodbridge High School (1,681 students), John F. Kennedy Memorial High School (1,405 students), and Colonia High School (1,354 students). See the Woodbridge Township School District district page for the complete list.
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