Enrollment
389
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Neptune, NJ
Summerfield Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Summerfield Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341116004052
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Summerfield Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Neptune · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.5:1
- students per teacher
- 34.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Summerfield Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Summerfield Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Neptune, NJ.
School address
District: Neptune Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341116004052 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.5:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.0%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Summerfield Elementary School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Summerfield Elementary School
Summerfield Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Neptune, New Jersey, enrolling 389 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 34.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 389 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Jersey median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 375 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #207.
Its student body is led by African American (34%) and White (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 389 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Neptune Township School District also operates Neptune High School (1,129 students) and Neptune Middle School (595 students) alongside Summerfield 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 Summerfield Elementary School compares
Summerfield 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 | 10.5:1 | ▼ 11% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.0% | ▲ 15% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 389 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
389
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 36% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.9%
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
$27,388
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $24,984
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 389 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.
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
African American 34.0%
White 30.7%
Hispanic or Latino 26.8%
Two or More 6.7%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 34.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.4, Summerfield 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 Neptune Township School District, which includes Summerfield Elementary School.
$27,388
Per student
+10%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+65%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.7%
State 43.5%
Federal 7.8%
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 Summerfield Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neptune High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Neptune Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Midtown Community Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Green Grove Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gables Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Summerfield Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,129
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 595
- Students per teacher
- 8.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other 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 (~389 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Summerfield Elementary School
How many students attend Summerfield Elementary School?
Summerfield Elementary School has 389 students enrolled. It is a public school in Neptune, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Summerfield Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Summerfield Elementary School is 10.5:1, which is 11% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 33% 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 Summerfield Elementary School?
34.0% of students at Summerfield Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Summerfield Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Summerfield Elementary School is African American at 34.0% of enrollment, in Neptune, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Summerfield Elementary School?
Summerfield Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Summerfield Elementary School rank among schools in Neptune?
By Resource Investment Index, Summerfield Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Neptune, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Neptune on the city page.
Is Summerfield Elementary School a good school?
Summerfield Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Neptune Township School District?
Besides Summerfield Elementary School, Neptune Township School District also operates Neptune High School (1,129 students), Neptune Middle School (595 students), and Midtown Community Elementary School (437 students). See the Neptune Township School District district page for the complete list.
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