- Enrollment
- 1,861
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · South Toms River, NJ
South Toms River Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for South Toms River Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341623004742
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Toms River Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of New Jersey schools.
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 54.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 330
- students enrolled
South Toms River Elementary School has class sizes larger than 77% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Toms River Regional School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341623004742 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
South Toms River Elementary School grew from 293 students in 2022-23 to 310 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 25.8 → 28.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 341623004742 · South Toms River, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
330 enr · 13.2:1 · 54.6% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Toms River High School North (1,861 students)
South Toms River Elementary School grew from 293 students in 2022-23 to 310 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE added 25.8 → 28.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
South Toms River 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 330
South Toms River Elementary School
330 students
What this shows South Toms River Elementary School reports 330 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Toms River Elementary School compares
South Toms River Elementary 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 | 13.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.6% | ▲ 84% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 330 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
330
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.4%
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
$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
Counselors0.0 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
Hispanic or Latino 43.9%
White 31.8%
African American 12.1%
Two or More 10.3%
Asian 1.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.1, South Toms River Elementary School is more 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 South Toms River Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toms River High School North | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Toms River High School South | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Toms River High School East | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Toms River Intermediate School East | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Toms River Intermediate School South | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Toms River 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 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 (~330 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Toms River Elementary School
How many students attend South Toms River Elementary School?
South Toms River Elementary School has 330 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in South Toms River, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 293 (2022-23) → 310 (2023-24), up 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Toms River Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Toms River Elementary School is 13.2:1, which is 12% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Toms River Elementary School?
54.6% of students at South Toms 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 Toms River Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at South Toms River Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 43.9% of enrollment, in South Toms River, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Toms River Elementary School?
South Toms River Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Toms River Regional School District?
Besides South Toms River 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.