- Enrollment
- 1,861
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Toms River, NJ
Silver Bay Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Silver Bay Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341623004740
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Silver Bay Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Toms River · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 21.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Silver Bay Elementary School has class sizes larger than 79% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Silver Bay Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Toms River, NJ.
School address
District: Toms River Regional School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341623004740 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Silver Bay Elementary School held near 604 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 44.0 → 43.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 341623004740 · Toms River, NJ Other · MID · TRAD
585 enr · 13.3:1 · 21.4% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Toms River High School North (1,861 students)
Silver Bay Elementary School held near 604 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 44.0 → 43.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Silver Bay Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Toms River Hig
Toms River High School North
1,861 students
- Toms River Hig
Toms River High School South
1,463 students
- Toms River Hig
Toms River High School East
1,377 students
- Toms River Int
Toms River Intermediate School East
1,271 students
- Toms River Int
Toms River Intermediate School South
1,044 students
- This school 585
Silver Bay Elementary School
585 students
What this shows Silver Bay Elementary School reports 585 students on the CCD universe file.
How Silver Bay Elementary School compares
Silver Bay 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 | 13.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.4% | ▼ 28% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 585 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
585
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$20,919
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 585 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. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 73.7%
Hispanic or Latino 18.1%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 2.4%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 73.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.2, Silver Bay Elementary School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Toms River Regional School District reports $20,919 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Silver Bay Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toms River High School North | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Toms River High School South | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Toms River High School East | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Toms River Intermediate School East | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Toms River Intermediate School South | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Silver Bay Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,463
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,377
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 1,271
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 1,044
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~585 students)
Frequently asked questions about Silver Bay Elementary School
How many students attend Silver Bay Elementary School?
Silver Bay Elementary School has 585 students enrolled. It is a public school in Toms River, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 611 (2022-23) → 604 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Silver Bay Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Silver Bay Elementary School is 13.3:1, which is 13% 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 Silver Bay Elementary School?
21.4% of students at Silver Bay Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Silver Bay Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Silver Bay Elementary School is White at 73.7% of enrollment, in Toms River, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Silver Bay Elementary School?
Silver Bay Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Silver Bay Elementary School rank among schools in Toms River?
By Resource Investment Index, Silver Bay Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Toms River, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Toms River on the city page.
What other schools are in Toms River Regional School District?
Besides Silver Bay Elementary School, Toms River Regional School District also operates Toms River High School North (1,861 students), Toms River High School South (1,463 students), and Toms River High School East (1,377 students). See the Toms River Regional School District district page for the complete list.