- Enrollment
- 1,129
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Midtown Community Elementary School held near 430 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.0 → 49.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 341116004048 · Neptune, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
437 enr · 10.4:1 · 44.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Neptune High School (1,129 students)
Midtown Community Elementary School held near 430 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.0 → 49.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Midtown Community Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Neptune High S
Neptune High School
1,129 students
- Neptune Middle
Neptune Middle School
595 students
- This school 437
Midtown Community Elementary School
437 students
- Summerfield El 389
Summerfield Elementary School
389 students
- Green Grove El 296
Green Grove Elementary School
296 students
- Gables Element 284
Gables Elementary School
284 students
What this shows Midtown Community Elementary School reports 437 students on the CCD universe file.
How Midtown Community Elementary School compares
Midtown Community 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 | 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 methodology
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
$27,934
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
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.
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
District finance for Neptune Township School District reports $27,934 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~437 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 425 (2022-23) → 430 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.