- Enrollment
- 716
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · South River, NJ
South River Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for South River Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341539000236
👥 S:T ratio 67
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South River Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in South River · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.3:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 50.1%
- free-lunch eligible
South River Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 91% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South River Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in South River, NJ.
School address
District: South River Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341539000236 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
South River Elementary School held near 683 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 60.3 → 59.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+24 students YoY 341539000236 · South River, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
496 enr · 8.3:1 · 50.1% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: South River High School (716 students)
South River Elementary School held near 683 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 60.3 → 59.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
South River Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South River Hi
South River High School
716 students
- South River Mi
South River Middle School
524 students
- South River Pr
South River Primary School
508 students
- This school
South River Elementary School
496 students
What this shows South River Elementary School reports 496 students on the CCD universe file.
How South River Elementary School compares
South River 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 | 8.3:1 | ▼ 30% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.1% | ▲ 69% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 496 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.3:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
496
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.3:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 9% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,325
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 248 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.8%
White 39.1%
African American 8.3%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.1, South River Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for South River Public School District reports $21,325 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South River Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South River High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South River Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South River Primary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South River Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~496 students)
Frequently asked questions about South River Elementary School
How many students attend South River Elementary School?
South River Elementary School has 496 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in South River, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 659 (2022-23) → 683 (2023-24), nearly flat (+24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South River Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South River Elementary School is 8.3:1, which is 30% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 47% 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 South River Elementary School?
50.1% of students at South River Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South River Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at South River Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 47.8% of enrollment, in South River, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South River Elementary School?
South River Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 South River Elementary School rank among public schools in South River?
By Resource Investment Index, South River Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in South River, 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 South River Public School District?
Besides South River Elementary School, South River Public School District also operates South River High School (716 students), South River Middle School (524 students), and South River Primary School (508 students). See the South River Public School District district page for the complete list.