- Enrollment
- 1,275
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Randolph, NJ
Shongum School
Federal NCES profile for Shongum School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341365004496
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shongum School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Randolph · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 2.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Shongum School has class sizes larger than 80% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shongum School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Randolph, NJ.
School address
District: Randolph Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341365004496 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Shongum School grew from 437 students in 2022-23 to 460 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE added 36.3 → 39.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 341365004496 · Randolph, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
482 enr · 13.4:1 · 2.1% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Randolph High School (1,275 students)
Shongum School grew from 437 students in 2022-23 to 460 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE added 36.3 → 39.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Shongum School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Randolph High
Randolph High School
1,275 students
- Randolph Middl
Randolph Middle School
959 students
- Center Grove S
Center Grove School
542 students
- Ironia School 491
Ironia School
491 students
- This school 482
Shongum School
482 students
- Fernbrook Scho 474
Fernbrook School
474 students
What this shows Shongum School reports 482 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shongum School compares
Shongum School is a growing 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 | 13.4:1 | ▲ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.1% | ▼ 93% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 482 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
482
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
2.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 93% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$25,979
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
Counselors0.5 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 76.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%
Asian 6.4%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 2.9%
Largest group: White at 76.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.3, Shongum School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Randolph Township School District reports $25,979 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shongum School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Randolph High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Randolph Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Center Grove School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ironia School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fernbrook School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shongum School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 959
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~482 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shongum School
How many students attend Shongum School?
Shongum School has 482 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Randolph, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 437 (2022-23) → 460 (2023-24), up 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shongum School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shongum School is 13.4:1, which is 14% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Shongum School?
2.1% of students at Shongum School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shongum School?
The largest demographic group at Shongum School is White at 76.1% of enrollment, in Randolph, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shongum School?
Shongum School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Shongum School rank among elementary schools in Randolph?
By Resource Investment Index, Shongum School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Randolph, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Randolph on the city page.
What other schools are in Randolph Township School District?
Besides Shongum School, Randolph Township School District also operates Randolph High School (1,275 students), Randolph Middle School (959 students), and Center Grove School (542 students). See the Randolph Township School District district page for the complete list.