Enrollment
330
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.6%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+84% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Toms River Elementary School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Toms River Elementary School
South Toms River Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in South Toms River, New Jersey, enrolling 330 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.2:1 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 54.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 330 puts it in the smaller third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 220 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #86.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (44%) and White (32%) (diversity index 68/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Toms River Regional School District spends $19,646 per pupil, 21% below the New Jersey average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Toms River Regional School District also operates Toms River High School North (1,861 students) and Toms River High School South (1,463 students) alongside South Toms River Elementary 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 Toms River Elementary School compares
South Toms River Elementary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$19,646
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $24,984
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Toms River Regional School District, which includes South Toms River Elementary School.
$19,646
Per student
-21%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.2%
State 36.2%
Federal 7.6%
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 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
- 1,861
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~330 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is South Toms River Elementary School a good school?
South Toms River Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of New Jersey schools. 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 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.
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