- Enrollment
- 1,129
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Neptune, NJ
Shark River Hills Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Shark River Hills Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341116004050
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shark River Hills Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Neptune · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.4:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 17.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Shark River Hills Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 82% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shark River Hills Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 schools in Neptune, NJ.
School address
District: Neptune Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341116004050 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Shark River Hills Elementary School held near 235 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 341116004050 · Neptune, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
244 enr · 9.4:1 · 17.1% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Neptune High School (1,129 students)
Shark River Hills Elementary School held near 235 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Shark River Hills Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Neptune High S
Neptune High School
1,129 students
- Neptune Middle
Neptune Middle School
595 students
- Midtown Commun 437
Midtown Community Elementary School
437 students
- Summerfield El 389
Summerfield Elementary School
389 students
- Green Grove El 296
Green Grove Elementary School
296 students
- This school 244
Shark River Hills Elementary School
244 students
What this shows Shark River Hills Elementary School reports 244 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shark River Hills Elementary School compares
Shark River Hills 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 | 9.4:1 | ▼ 20% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.1% | ▼ 42% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 244 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.4:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
244
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
9.4:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 18% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$27,934
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 244 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.4%
Hispanic or Latino 13.9%
Two or More 9.8%
African American 8.2%
Asian 1.6%
Largest group: White at 66.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.3, Shark River Hills Elementary School is about as mixed as the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Neptune Township School District reports $27,934 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shark River Hills Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neptune High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Neptune Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Midtown Community Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Summerfield Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Green Grove Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shark River Hills Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 595
- Students per teacher
- 8.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~244 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shark River Hills Elementary School
How many students attend Shark River Hills Elementary School?
Shark River Hills Elementary School has 244 students enrolled. It is a public school in Neptune, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 245 (2022-23) → 235 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shark River Hills Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shark River Hills Elementary School is 9.4:1, which is 20% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 40% 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 Shark River Hills Elementary School?
17.1% of students at Shark River Hills Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shark River Hills Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Shark River Hills Elementary School is White at 66.4% of enrollment, in Neptune, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shark River Hills Elementary School?
Shark River Hills Elementary 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 Shark River Hills Elementary School rank among schools in Neptune?
By Resource Investment Index, Shark River Hills Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 schools in Neptune, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Neptune on the city page.
What other schools are in Neptune Township School District?
Besides Shark River Hills Elementary School, Neptune Township School District also operates Neptune High School (1,129 students), Neptune Middle School (595 students), and Midtown Community Elementary School (437 students). See the Neptune Township School District district page for the complete list.