- Enrollment
- 1,406
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Middletown, NJ
Nut Swamp Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Nut Swamp Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 68/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341011004004
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nut Swamp Elementary School earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Middletown · Resource Index
- 68
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.9:1
- students per teacher
- 1.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Nut Swamp Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nut Swamp Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Middletown, NJ.
School address
District: Middletown Township Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341011004004 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Nut Swamp Elementary School held near 501 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.3 → 37.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 341011004004 · Middletown, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
464 enr · 11.9:1 · 1.0% lunch · RII 68
Nearest enrollment peer: Middletown High School South (1,406 students)
Nut Swamp Elementary School held near 501 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.3 → 37.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Nut Swamp Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Middletown Hig
Middletown High School South
1,406 students
- Middletown Hig
Middletown High School North
1,289 students
- Thompson Middl
Thompson Middle School
862 students
- Thorne Middle
Thorne Middle School
597 students
- Bayshore Middl 534
Bayshore Middle School
534 students
- This school 464
Nut Swamp Elementary School
464 students
What this shows Nut Swamp Elementary School reports 464 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nut Swamp Elementary School compares
Nut Swamp 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 | 11.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 1.0% | ▼ 97% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 464 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
464
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
1.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 97% 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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 60% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$24,671
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 89.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 89.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.6, Nut Swamp Elementary School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Middletown Township Public School District reports $24,671 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nut Swamp Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middletown High School South | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Middletown High School North | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thompson Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thorne Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bayshore Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nut Swamp Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,289
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 862
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~464 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nut Swamp Elementary School
How many students attend Nut Swamp Elementary School?
Nut Swamp Elementary School has 464 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Middletown, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 510 (2022-23) → 501 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nut Swamp Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nut Swamp Elementary School is 11.9:1, which is 1% 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 Nut Swamp Elementary School?
1.0% of students at Nut Swamp Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nut Swamp Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Nut Swamp Elementary School is White at 89.9% of enrollment, in Middletown, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nut Swamp Elementary School?
Nut Swamp Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 68/100 (higher 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 Nut Swamp Elementary School rank among public schools in Middletown?
By Resource Investment Index, Nut Swamp Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Middletown, 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 Middletown on the city page.
What other schools are in Middletown Township Public School District?
Besides Nut Swamp Elementary School, Middletown Township Public School District also operates Middletown High School South (1,406 students), Middletown High School North (1,289 students), and Thompson Middle School (862 students). See the Middletown Township Public School District district page for the complete list.