- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tinton Falls, NJ
Swimming River School
Federal NCES profile for Swimming River School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341620004114
👥 S:T ratio 70
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Swimming River School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Tinton Falls · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.4:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 12.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Swimming River School has class sizes smaller than 95% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Swimming River School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Tinton Falls, NJ.
School address
District: Tinton Falls School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341620004114 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Swimming River School shrank from 454 students in 2022-23 to 423 in 2023-24 (-6.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 58.9 → 54.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 341620004114 · Tinton Falls, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
432 enr · 7.4:1 · 12.6% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Mahala F. Atchison School (484 students)
Swimming River School shrank from 454 students in 2022-23 to 423 in 2023-24 (-6.8%). Teacher FTE lost 58.9 → 54.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Swimming River School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mahala F. Atch
Mahala F. Atchison School
484 students
- Tinton Falls M
Tinton Falls Middle School
443 students
- This school
Swimming River School
432 students
What this shows Swimming River School reports 432 students on the CCD universe file.
How Swimming River School compares
Swimming River 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 | 7.4:1 | ▼ 37% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.6% | ▼ 57% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 432 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.4:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
432
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
7.4:1
students per teacher
- 37% below state mean
Top 5% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.1%
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
$27,150
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 432 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.3%
Hispanic or Latino 20.1%
African American 8.6%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 3.9%
Largest group: White at 61.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.1, Swimming River School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Tinton Falls School District reports $27,150 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Swimming River School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mahala F. Atchison School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tinton Falls Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Swimming River School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~432 students)
Frequently asked questions about Swimming River School
How many students attend Swimming River School?
Swimming River School has 432 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tinton Falls, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 454 (2022-23) → 423 (2023-24), down 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Swimming River School?
The student-teacher ratio at Swimming River School is 7.4:1, which is 37% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 53% 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 Swimming River School?
12.6% of students at Swimming River School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Swimming River School?
The largest demographic group at Swimming River School is White at 61.3% of enrollment, in Tinton Falls, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Swimming River School?
Swimming River School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Swimming River School rank among public schools in Tinton Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Swimming River School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Tinton Falls, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Tinton Falls on the city page.
What other schools are in Tinton Falls School District?
Besides Swimming River School, Tinton Falls School District also operates Mahala F. Atchison School (484 students) and Tinton Falls Middle School (443 students). See the Tinton Falls School District district page for the complete list.