- Enrollment
- 2,583
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Monroe Township, NJ
Oak Tree Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Oak Tree Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341050002982
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oak Tree Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Monroe Township · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 3.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Oak Tree Elementary School has class sizes larger than 76% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Tree Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Monroe Township, NJ.
School address
District: Monroe Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341050002982 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-56 students YoY
Oak Tree Elementary School shrank from 644 students in 2022-23 to 588 in 2023-24 (-8.7%).
Teacher FTE added 44.7 → 45.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-56 students YoY 341050002982 · Monroe Township, NJ Other · MID · TRAD
578 enr · 13.1:1 · 3.7% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Monroe Township High School (2,583 students)
Oak Tree Elementary School shrank from 644 students in 2022-23 to 588 in 2023-24 (-8.7%). Teacher FTE added 44.7 → 45.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Oak Tree Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Monroe Townshi
Monroe Township High School
2,583 students
- Monroe Townshi
Monroe Township Middle School
1,681 students
- This school 578
Oak Tree Elementary School
578 students
- Mill Lake 462
Mill Lake
462 students
- Brookside Elem 431
Brookside Elementary School
431 students
- Applegarth Ele 373
Applegarth Elementary School
373 students
What this shows Oak Tree Elementary School reports 578 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oak Tree Elementary School compares
Oak Tree Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 13.1:1 | ▲ 11% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.7% | ▼ 88% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 578 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
578
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
3.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$23,431
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 289 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
Asian 78.4%
White 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 78.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.2, Oak Tree Elementary School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Monroe Township School District reports $23,431 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oak Tree Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe Township High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monroe Township Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mill Lake | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brookside Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Applegarth Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oak Tree Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,681
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~578 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oak Tree Elementary School
How many students attend Oak Tree Elementary School?
Oak Tree Elementary School has 578 students enrolled. It is a public school in Monroe Township, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 644 (2022-23) → 588 (2023-24), down 56.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Tree Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Tree Elementary School is 13.1:1, which is 11% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oak Tree Elementary School?
3.7% of students at Oak Tree Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oak Tree Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Oak Tree Elementary School is Asian at 78.4% of enrollment, in Monroe Township, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oak Tree Elementary School?
Oak Tree Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 Oak Tree Elementary School rank among public schools in Monroe Township?
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Tree Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Monroe Township, 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 Monroe Township on the city page.
What other schools are in Monroe Township School District?
Besides Oak Tree Elementary School, Monroe Township School District also operates Monroe Township High School (2,583 students), Monroe Township Middle School (1,681 students), and Mill Lake (462 students). See the Monroe Township School District district page for the complete list.