- Enrollment
- 716
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
South River Primary School held near 465 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 41.5 → 41.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 341539000548 · South River, NJ Other · MID · TRAD
508 enr · 12.4:1 · 32.1% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: South River High School (716 students)
South River Primary School held near 465 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE held 41.5 → 41.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
South River Primary 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
- This school
South River Primary School
508 students
- South River El
South River Elementary School
496 students
What this shows South River Primary School reports 508 students on the CCD universe file.
How South River Primary School compares
South River Primary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
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 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
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~508 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 448 (2022-23) → 465 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.