- Enrollment
- 1,406
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Red Bank, NJ
River Plaza Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for River Plaza Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 73/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341011004008
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 93
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
River Plaza Elementary School earns 73/100 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 4
- public schools in Red Bank · Resource Index
- 73
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.2:1
- students per teacher
- 6.3%
- free-lunch eligible
River Plaza Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, River Plaza Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Red Bank, NJ.
School address
District: Middletown Township Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341011004008 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
River Plaza Elementary School held near 262 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.8 → 23.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 341011004008 · Red Bank, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
268 enr · 11.2:1 · 6.3% lunch · RII 73
Nearest enrollment peer: Middletown High School South (1,406 students)
River Plaza Elementary School held near 262 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.8 → 23.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
River Plaza 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 268
River Plaza Elementary School
268 students
What this shows River Plaza Elementary School reports 268 students on the CCD universe file.
How River Plaza Elementary School compares
River Plaza 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 5% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.3% | ▼ 79% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 268 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
268
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 47% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
3.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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 86.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 86.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.2, River Plaza 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 River Plaza 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 | Similar 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 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to River Plaza 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 (~268 students)
Frequently asked questions about River Plaza Elementary School
How many students attend River Plaza Elementary School?
River Plaza Elementary School has 268 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Red Bank, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 254 (2022-23) → 262 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Plaza Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at River Plaza Elementary School is 11.2:1, which is 5% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at River Plaza Elementary School?
6.3% of students at River Plaza Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of River Plaza Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at River Plaza Elementary School is White at 86.6% of enrollment, in Red Bank, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for River Plaza Elementary School?
River Plaza Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 73/100 (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 River Plaza Elementary School rank among public schools in Red Bank?
By Resource Investment Index, River Plaza Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Red Bank, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Middletown Township Public School District?
Besides River Plaza 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.