- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Medford, NJ
Taunton Forge Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Taunton Forge Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340987001128
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Taunton Forge Elementary School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Medford · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.7:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 1.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Taunton Forge Elementary School has class sizes larger than 70% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Taunton Forge Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Medford, NJ.
School address
District: Medford Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340987001128 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Taunton Forge Elementary School held near 287 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.4 → 24.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 340987001128 · Medford, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
318 enr · 12.7:1 · 1.0% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Medford Memorial Middle School (644 students)
Taunton Forge Elementary School held near 287 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.4 → 24.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Taunton Forge Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Medford Memori
Medford Memorial Middle School
644 students
- Chairville Ele
Chairville Elementary School
439 students
- Milton H. Alle
Milton H. Allen Elementary School
428 students
- Kirby's Mill E
Kirby's Mill Elementary School
402 students
- Cranberry Pine
Cranberry Pines Elementary
371 students
- This school
Taunton Forge Elementary School
318 students
What this shows Taunton Forge Elementary School reports 318 students on the CCD universe file.
How Taunton Forge Elementary School compares
Taunton Forge 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 | 12.7:1 | ▲ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 1.0% | ▼ 97% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 318 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
318
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
1.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 97% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
6.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$24,639
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 318 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Two or More 7.5%
African American 1.3%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 81.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.5, Taunton Forge Elementary School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Medford Township School District reports $24,639 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Taunton Forge Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medford Memorial Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chairville Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Milton H. Allen Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kirby's Mill Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cranberry Pines Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Taunton Forge Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 402
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~318 students)
Frequently asked questions about Taunton Forge Elementary School
How many students attend Taunton Forge Elementary School?
Taunton Forge Elementary School has 318 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Medford, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 289 (2022-23) → 287 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Taunton Forge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Taunton Forge Elementary School is 12.7:1, which is 8% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Taunton Forge Elementary School?
1.0% of students at Taunton Forge 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 Forge Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Taunton Forge Elementary School is White at 81.4% of enrollment, in Medford, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Taunton Forge Elementary School?
Taunton Forge Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 Taunton Forge Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Medford?
By Resource Investment Index, Taunton Forge Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Medford, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Medford on the city page.
What other schools are in Medford Township School District?
Besides Taunton Forge Elementary School, Medford Township School District also operates Medford Memorial Middle School (644 students), Chairville Elementary School (439 students), and Milton H. Allen Elementary School (428 students). See the Medford Township School District district page for the complete list.