Enrollment
578
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
3.7%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-88% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oak Tree Elementary School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oak Tree Elementary School
Oak Tree Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Monroe Township, New Jersey, enrolling 578 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 3.7% free-meal eligibility runs 88% below the New Jersey average.
Enrollment of 578 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 541 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #164.
Its student body is led by Asian (78%) and White (9%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 289 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Monroe Township School District also operates Monroe Township High School (2,583 students) and Monroe Township Middle School (1,681 students) alongside Oak Tree 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 Oak Tree Elementary School compares
Oak Tree 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$22,465
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Monroe Township School District, which includes Oak Tree Elementary School.
$22,465
Per student
-10%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 74.6%
State 21.6%
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 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
- 2,583
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- 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
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 (~578 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Oak Tree Elementary School a good school?
Oak Tree Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% 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 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.
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