Enrollment
152
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
2.4%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-92% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mildred B. Moss Elementary School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mildred B. Moss Elementary School
Mildred B. Moss Elementary School is a lower-poverty, small combined-grade school in Metuchen, New Jersey, enrolling 152 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.2:1 is larger than about 92% of New Jersey schools and 29% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 2.4% free-meal eligibility runs 92% below the New Jersey average.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 93% of New Jersey schools, with 152 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Among 87 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #77, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (42%) and Asian (28%) (diversity index 71/100).
10.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Metuchen Public School District also operates Edgar Middle School (761 students) and Metuchen High School (718 students) alongside Mildred B. Moss 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 Mildred B. Moss Elementary School compares
Mildred B. Moss 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$22,193
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Metuchen Public School District, which includes Mildred B. Moss Elementary School.
$22,193
Per student
-11%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 74.3%
State 22.0%
Federal 3.8%
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 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
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 718
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 698
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~152 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Mildred B. Moss Elementary School a good school?
Mildred B. Moss Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of 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 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.
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