Enrollment
437
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Neptune, NJ
Midtown Community Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Midtown Community Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341116004048
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Midtown Community Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Neptune · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.4:1
- students per teacher
- 44.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Midtown Community Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Midtown Community Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Neptune, NJ.
School address
District: Neptune Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341116004048 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.0%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Midtown Community Elementary School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Midtown Community Elementary School
Midtown Community Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Neptune, New Jersey, enrolling 437 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 44.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 437 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Jersey median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Among 334 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #263, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (57%) and African American (35%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 437 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Neptune Township School District also operates Neptune High School (1,129 students) and Neptune Middle School (595 students) alongside Midtown Community 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 Midtown Community Elementary School compares
Midtown Community 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 | 10.4:1 | ▼ 12% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.0% | ▲ 49% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 437 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
437
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 34% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$27,388
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 437 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 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
Hispanic or Latino 57.4%
African American 35.2%
White 3.7%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.4, Midtown Community Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Neptune Township School District, which includes Midtown Community Elementary School.
$27,388
Per student
+10%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+65%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.7%
State 43.5%
Federal 7.8%
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 Midtown Community Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neptune High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Neptune Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Summerfield Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Green Grove Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gables Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Midtown Community Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,129
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 595
- Students per teacher
- 8.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other 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 (~437 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Midtown Community Elementary School
How many students attend Midtown Community Elementary School?
Midtown Community Elementary School has 437 students enrolled. It is a public school in Neptune, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Midtown Community Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Midtown Community Elementary School is 10.4:1, which is 12% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 34% 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 Midtown Community Elementary School?
44.0% of students at Midtown Community Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Midtown Community Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Midtown Community Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 57.4% of enrollment, in Neptune, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Midtown Community Elementary School?
Midtown Community Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Midtown Community Elementary School rank among schools in Neptune?
By Resource Investment Index, Midtown Community Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Neptune, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Neptune on the city page.
Is Midtown Community Elementary School a good school?
Midtown Community Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. 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 Neptune Township School District?
Besides Midtown Community Elementary School, Neptune Township School District also operates Neptune High School (1,129 students), Neptune Middle School (595 students), and Summerfield Elementary School (389 students). See the Neptune Township School District district page for the complete list.
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