- Enrollment
- 1,205
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chatham, NJ
Milton Avenue School
Federal NCES profile for Milton Avenue School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340000406017
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Milton Avenue School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Chatham · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 1.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Milton Avenue School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Milton Avenue School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Chatham, NJ.
School address
District: School District of the Chathams · New Jersey
NCES ID 340000406017 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Milton Avenue School grew from 282 students in 2022-23 to 299 in 2023-24 (+6.0%).
Teacher FTE added 25.1 → 25.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 340000406017 · Chatham, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
301 enr · 12:1 · 1.8% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Chatham High School (1,205 students)
Milton Avenue School grew from 282 students in 2022-23 to 299 in 2023-24 (+6.0%). Teacher FTE added 25.1 → 25.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Milton Avenue School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chatham High S
Chatham High School
1,205 students
- Chatham Middle
Chatham Middle School
833 students
- Lafayette Aven
Lafayette Avenue School
554 students
- Southern Boule 369
Southern Boulevard School
369 students
- This school 301
Milton Avenue School
301 students
- Washington Ave 286
Washington Avenue School
286 students
What this shows Milton Avenue School reports 301 students on the CCD universe file.
How Milton Avenue School compares
Milton Avenue 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 | 12:1 | ▲ 2% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 1.8% | ▼ 94% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 301 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
301
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
1.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 94% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 61% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
5.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$24,450
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 301 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 67.1%
Asian 15.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%
Two or More 5.3%
African American 1.3%
Largest group: White at 67.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.1, Milton Avenue School is about as mixed as the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for School District of the Chathams reports $24,450 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Milton Avenue School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chatham Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Avenue School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southern Boulevard School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Avenue School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Milton Avenue School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 833
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~301 students)
Frequently asked questions about Milton Avenue School
How many students attend Milton Avenue School?
Milton Avenue School has 301 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chatham, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 282 (2022-23) → 299 (2023-24), up 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Milton Avenue School?
The student-teacher ratio at Milton Avenue School is 12:1, which is 2% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Milton Avenue School?
1.8% of students at Milton Avenue School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Milton Avenue School?
The largest demographic group at Milton Avenue School is White at 67.1% of enrollment, in Chatham, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Milton Avenue School?
Milton Avenue School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Milton Avenue School rank among schools in Chatham?
By Resource Investment Index, Milton Avenue School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Chatham, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Chatham on the city page.
What other schools are in School District of the Chathams?
Besides Milton Avenue School, School District of the Chathams also operates Chatham High School (1,205 students), Chatham Middle School (833 students), and Lafayette Avenue School (554 students). See the School District of the Chathams district page for the complete list.