- Enrollment
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Metuchen, NJ
Mildred B. Moss Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mildred B. Moss Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340999003400
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mildred B. Moss Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of New Jersey schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Metuchen · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 2.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Mildred B. Moss Elementary School has class sizes larger than 92% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mildred B. Moss Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Metuchen, NJ.
School address
District: Metuchen Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340999003400 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Mildred B. Moss Elementary School grew from 123 students in 2022-23 to 139 in 2023-24 (+13.0%).
Teacher FTE added 10.9 → 11.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 340999003400 · Metuchen, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
152 enr · 15.2:1 · 2.4% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Edgar Middle School (761 students)
Mildred B. Moss Elementary School grew from 123 students in 2022-23 to 139 in 2023-24 (+13.0%). Teacher FTE added 10.9 → 11.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Mildred B. Moss Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Edgar Middle S
Edgar Middle School
761 students
- Metuchen High
Metuchen High School
718 students
- Campbell Eleme
Campbell Elementary School
698 students
- This school 152
Mildred B. Moss Elementary School
152 students
What this shows Mildred B. Moss Elementary School reports 152 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mildred B. Moss Elementary School compares
Mildred B. Moss Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 29% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.4% | ▼ 92% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 152 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
152
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
2.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 92% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 92% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.5%
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
$23,471
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 42.4%
Asian 27.8%
Hispanic or Latino 15.2%
Two or More 10.6%
African American 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 42.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.7, Mildred B. Moss Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Metuchen Public School District reports $23,471 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mildred B. Moss Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgar Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Metuchen High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Campbell Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mildred B. Moss Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 718
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 698
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~152 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mildred B. Moss Elementary School
How many students attend Mildred B. Moss Elementary School?
Mildred B. Moss Elementary School has 152 students enrolled. It is a public school in Metuchen, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 123 (2022-23) → 139 (2023-24), up 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mildred B. Moss Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mildred B. Moss Elementary School is 15.2:1, which is 29% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mildred B. Moss Elementary School?
2.4% of students at Mildred B. Moss Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mildred B. Moss Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mildred B. Moss Elementary School is White at 42.4% of enrollment, in Metuchen, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mildred B. Moss Elementary School?
Mildred B. Moss Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mildred B. Moss Elementary School rank among public schools in Metuchen?
By Resource Investment Index, Mildred B. Moss Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 public 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 public schools in Metuchen on the city page.
What other schools are in Metuchen Public School District?
Besides Mildred B. Moss Elementary School, Metuchen Public School District also operates Edgar Middle School (761 students), Metuchen High School (718 students), and Campbell Elementary School (698 students). See the Metuchen Public School District district page for the complete list.