- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Marmora, NJ
Upper Township Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Upper Township Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341665006104
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Upper Township Primary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 10.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 460
- students enrolled
Upper Township Primary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Upper Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341665006104 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Upper Township Primary School held near 479 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.1 → 37.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 341665006104 · Marmora, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
460 enr · 12.1:1 · 10.3% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Upper Township Elementary School (477 students)
Upper Township Primary School held near 479 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.1 → 37.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Upper Township Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Upper Township
Upper Township Elementary School
477 students
- This school
Upper Township Primary School
460 students
- Upper Township
Upper Township Middle School
419 students
What this shows Upper Township Primary School reports 460 students on the CCD universe file.
How Upper Township Primary School compares
Upper Township Primary 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 | 12.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.3% | ▼ 65% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 460 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
460
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 63% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$21,786
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 460 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
White 90.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Two or More 3.3%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 90.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.9, Upper Township Primary School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Upper Township School District reports $21,786 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Upper Township Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Township Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Upper Township Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Upper Township Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~460 students)
Frequently asked questions about Upper Township Primary School
How many students attend Upper Township Primary School?
Upper Township Primary School has 460 students enrolled. It is a public school in Marmora, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 493 (2022-23) → 479 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Upper Township Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Upper Township Primary School is 12.1:1, which is 3% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Upper Township Primary School?
10.3% of students at Upper Township Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Upper Township Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Upper Township Primary School is White at 90.4% of enrollment, in Marmora, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Upper Township Primary School?
Upper Township Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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).
What other schools are in Upper Township School District?
Besides Upper Township Primary School, Upper Township School District also operates Upper Township Elementary School (477 students) and Upper Township Middle School (419 students). See the Upper Township School District district page for the complete list.