Enrollment
508
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · South River, NJ
South River Primary School
Federal NCES profile for South River Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341539000548
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South River Primary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in South River · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 32.1%
- free-lunch eligible
South River Primary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South River Primary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in South River, NJ.
School address
District: South River Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341539000548 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.1%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South River Primary School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at South River Primary School
South River Primary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in South River, New Jersey, enrolling 508 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 above the state's typical profile, with 32.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 508 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Jersey median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 399 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #250.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (46%) and White (42%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 254 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
16.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding South River Public School District spends $19,934 per pupil, 20% below the New Jersey average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
South River Public School District also operates South River High School (716 students) and South River Middle School (524 students) alongside South River Primary 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 South River Primary School compares
South River Primary 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 | 32.1% | ▲ 8% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 508 | top 39% | - | - |
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.
508
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% above 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
16.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,934
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $24,984
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 254 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.
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
Hispanic or Latino 46.3%
White 41.9%
African American 6.5%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.4, South River Primary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South River Public School District, which includes South River Primary School.
$19,934
Per student
-20%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.9%
State 55.0%
Federal 10.1%
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 South River Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South River High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South River Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South River Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South River Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 716
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~508 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about South River Primary School
How many students attend South River Primary School?
South River Primary School has 508 students enrolled. It is a public school in South River, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South River Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South River Primary 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 South River Primary School?
32.1% of students at South River Primary 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 Primary School?
The largest demographic group at South River Primary School is Hispanic or Latino at 46.3% of enrollment, in South River, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South River Primary School?
South River Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 South River Primary School rank among public schools in South River?
By Resource Investment Index, South River Primary School ranks #3 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. See all public schools in South River on the city page.
Is South River Primary School a good school?
South River Primary School earns 47/100 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 South River Public School District?
Besides South River Primary School, South River Public School District also operates South River High School (716 students), South River Middle School (524 students), and South River Elementary School (496 students). See the South River Public School District district page for the complete list.
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