- Enrollment
- 1,129
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Summerfield Elementary School held near 380 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 341116004052 · Neptune, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
389 enr · 10.5:1 · 34.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Neptune High School (1,129 students)
Summerfield Elementary School held near 380 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Summerfield Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Neptune High S
Neptune High School
1,129 students
- Neptune Middle
Neptune Middle School
595 students
- Midtown Commun 437
Midtown Community Elementary School
437 students
- This school 389
Summerfield Elementary School
389 students
- Green Grove El 296
Green Grove Elementary School
296 students
- Gables Element 284
Gables Elementary School
284 students
What this shows Summerfield Elementary School reports 389 students on the CCD universe file.
How Summerfield Elementary School compares
Summerfield 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 | 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 methodology
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
$27,934
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 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.
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
District finance for Neptune Township School District reports $27,934 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~389 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 374 (2022-23) → 380 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.