- Enrollment
- 970
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Howell, NJ
Taunton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Taunton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340756003874
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Taunton Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of New Jersey schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Howell · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 11.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Taunton Elementary School has class sizes larger than 75% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Taunton Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Howell, NJ.
School address
District: Howell Township Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340756003874 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Taunton Elementary School grew from 421 students in 2022-23 to 447 in 2023-24 (+6.2%).
Teacher FTE added 30.9 → 34.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 340756003874 · Howell, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
389 enr · 13:1 · 11.9% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Howell Township Middle School North (970 students)
Taunton Elementary School grew from 421 students in 2022-23 to 447 in 2023-24 (+6.2%). Teacher FTE added 30.9 → 34.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Taunton Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Howell Townshi
Howell Township Middle School North
970 students
- Howell Townshi
Howell Township Middle School South
893 students
- Land O'pines E
Land O'pines Elementary School
530 students
- Ramtown Elemen
Ramtown Elementary School
483 students
- Aldrich Elemen
Aldrich Elementary School
470 students
- This school
Taunton Elementary School
389 students
What this shows Taunton Elementary School reports 389 students on the CCD universe file.
How Taunton Elementary School compares
Taunton Elementary School is a growing 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 | 13:1 | ▲ 10% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.9% | ▼ 60% | 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
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% 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
11.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$25,401
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 67.4%
Hispanic or Latino 19.8%
Two or More 8.0%
African American 2.8%
Asian 2.1%
Largest group: White at 67.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.9, Taunton Elementary School is about as mixed as the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Howell Township Public School District reports $25,401 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Taunton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howell Township Middle School North | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Howell Township Middle School South | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Land O'pines Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ramtown Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aldrich Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Taunton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 893
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 Taunton Elementary School
How many students attend Taunton Elementary School?
Taunton Elementary School has 389 students enrolled. It is a public school in Howell, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 421 (2022-23) → 447 (2023-24), up 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Taunton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Taunton Elementary School is 13:1, which is 10% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Taunton Elementary School?
11.9% of students at Taunton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Taunton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Taunton Elementary School is White at 67.4% of enrollment, in Howell, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Taunton Elementary School?
Taunton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Taunton Elementary School rank among schools in Howell?
By Resource Investment Index, Taunton Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Howell, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Howell on the city page.
What other schools are in Howell Township Public School District?
Besides Taunton Elementary School, Howell Township Public School District also operates Howell Township Middle School North (970 students), Howell Township Middle School South (893 students), and Land O'pines Elementary School (530 students). See the Howell Township Public School District district page for the complete list.