Enrollment
1,005
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Robbinsville, NJ
Sharon School
Federal NCES profile for Sharon School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341710003252
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sharon School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Robbinsville · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 5.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Sharon School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sharon School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Robbinsville, NJ.
School address
District: Robbinsville Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341710003252 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
81.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
5.2%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-82% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sharon School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sharon School
Sharon School is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Robbinsville, New Jersey, enrolling 1,005 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.4:1 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 5.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New Jersey, bigger than 91% of state schools at 1,005 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 250 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #124.
Its student body is led by Asian (47%) and White (34%) (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 335 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Robbinsville Public School District spends $19,068 per pupil, 24% below the New Jersey average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Robbinsville Public School District also operates Robbinsville High School (1,046 students) and Pond Road Middle School (1,022 students) alongside Sharon 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 Sharon School compares
Sharon 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 | 12.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.2% | ▼ 82% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,005 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,005
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
5.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 67% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$19,068
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $24,984
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 335 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 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 46.9%
White 33.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
African American 4.5%
Two or More 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 46.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.4, Sharon School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Robbinsville Public School District, which includes Sharon School.
$19,068
Per student
-24%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 65.7%
State 30.0%
Federal 4.3%
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 Sharon School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robbinsville High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pond Road Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sharon School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,046
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 1,022
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~1,005 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Sharon School
How many students attend Sharon School?
Sharon School has 1,005 students enrolled. It is a public school in Robbinsville, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sharon School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sharon School is 12.4:1, which is 5% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sharon School?
5.2% of students at Sharon School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sharon School?
The largest demographic group at Sharon School is Asian at 46.9% of enrollment, in Robbinsville, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sharon School?
Sharon School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Sharon School rank among public schools in Robbinsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Sharon School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Robbinsville, 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 Robbinsville on the city page.
Is Sharon School a good school?
Sharon School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. 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 Robbinsville Public School District?
Besides Sharon School, Robbinsville Public School District also operates Robbinsville High School (1,046 students) and Pond Road Middle School (1,022 students). See the Robbinsville Public School District district page for the complete list.
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