- Enrollment
- 799
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rockaway, NJ
Stony Brook Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Stony Brook Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341413004520
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stony Brook Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of New Jersey schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Rockaway · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.6:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 3.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Stony Brook Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 80% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stony Brook Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Rockaway, NJ.
School address
District: Rockaway Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341413004520 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Stony Brook Elementary School held near 382 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.6 → 39.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 341413004520 · Rockaway, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
365 enr · 9.6:1 · 3.8% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Copeland Middle School (799 students)
Stony Brook Elementary School held near 382 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.6 → 39.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Stony Brook Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Copeland Middl
Copeland Middle School
799 students
- This school
Stony Brook Elementary School
365 students
- Catherine a Dw
Catherine a Dwyer Elementary School
346 students
- Birchwood Elem 314
Birchwood Elementary School
314 students
- Katharine D Ma 303
Katharine D Malone Elementary School
303 students
- Dennis B O'bri 298
Dennis B O'brien Elementary School
298 students
What this shows Stony Brook Elementary School reports 365 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stony Brook Elementary School compares
Stony Brook 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 | 9.6:1 | ▼ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.8% | ▼ 87% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 365 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.6:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
365
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
3.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 87% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.6:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 20% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$27,620
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 365 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
White 66.0%
Hispanic or Latino 21.6%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 3.6%
African American 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 66.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.2, Stony Brook Elementary School is about as mixed as the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rockaway Township School District reports $27,620 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stony Brook Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copeland Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Catherine a Dwyer Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Birchwood Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Katharine D Malone Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dennis B O'brien Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stony Brook Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 314
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
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 (~365 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stony Brook Elementary School
How many students attend Stony Brook Elementary School?
Stony Brook Elementary School has 365 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rockaway, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 391 (2022-23) → 382 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stony Brook Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stony Brook Elementary School is 9.6:1, which is 19% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 39% 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 Stony Brook Elementary School?
3.8% of students at Stony Brook Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stony Brook Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Stony Brook Elementary School is White at 66.0% of enrollment, in Rockaway, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stony Brook Elementary School?
Stony Brook Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 Stony Brook Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Rockaway?
By Resource Investment Index, Stony Brook Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Rockaway, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Rockaway on the city page.
What other schools are in Rockaway Township School District?
Besides Stony Brook Elementary School, Rockaway Township School District also operates Copeland Middle School (799 students), Catherine a Dwyer Elementary School (346 students), and Birchwood Elementary School (314 students). See the Rockaway Township School District district page for the complete list.