- Enrollment
- 1,038
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Aberdeen, NJ
Strathmore Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Strathmore Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340975003972
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Strathmore Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Aberdeen · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 11.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Strathmore Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Strathmore Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Aberdeen, NJ.
School address
District: Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340975003972 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-49 students YoY
Strathmore Elementary School shrank from 510 students in 2022-23 to 461 in 2023-24 (-9.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 40.1 → 37.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-49 students YoY 340975003972 · Aberdeen, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
481 enr · 12:1 · 11.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Matawan Regional High School (1,038 students)
Strathmore Elementary School shrank from 510 students in 2022-23 to 461 in 2023-24 (-9.6%). Teacher FTE lost 40.1 → 37.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Strathmore Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Matawan Region
Matawan Regional High School
1,038 students
- Matawan-Aberde
Matawan-Aberdeen Middle School
835 students
- Lloyd Road Ele
Lloyd Road Elementary School
519 students
- This school
Strathmore Elementary School
481 students
- Ravine Drive E 395
Ravine Drive Elementary School
395 students
- Cliffwood Elem 358
Cliffwood Elementary School
358 students
What this shows Strathmore Elementary School reports 481 students on the CCD universe file.
How Strathmore Elementary School compares
Strathmore Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 12:1 | ▲ 2% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.0% | ▼ 63% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 481 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
481
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% below 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 61% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$24,929
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 481 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 66.1%
Hispanic or Latino 22.0%
African American 4.2%
Asian 3.7%
Two or More 3.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 66.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.0, Strathmore Elementary School is about as mixed as the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District reports $24,929 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Strathmore Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matawan Regional High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Matawan-Aberdeen Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lloyd Road Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ravine Drive Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cliffwood Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Strathmore Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 835
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Aberdeen
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~481 students)
Frequently asked questions about Strathmore Elementary School
How many students attend Strathmore Elementary School?
Strathmore Elementary School has 481 students enrolled. It is a public school in Aberdeen, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 510 (2022-23) → 461 (2023-24), down 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Strathmore Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Strathmore Elementary School is 12:1, which is 2% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Strathmore Elementary School?
11.0% of students at Strathmore Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Strathmore Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Strathmore Elementary School is White at 66.1% of enrollment, in Aberdeen, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Strathmore Elementary School?
Strathmore Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Strathmore Elementary School rank among public schools in Aberdeen?
By Resource Investment Index, Strathmore Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Aberdeen, 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 Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District?
Besides Strathmore Elementary School, Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District also operates Matawan Regional High School (1,038 students), Matawan-Aberdeen Middle School (835 students), and Lloyd Road Elementary School (519 students). See the Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District district page for the complete list.