Enrollment
619
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Brick, NJ
Veterans Memorial Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Veterans Memorial Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340222004600
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Veterans Memorial Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Brick · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- students per teacher
- 38.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Veterans Memorial Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Veterans Memorial Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Brick, NJ.
School address
District: Brick Township Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340222004600 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.7%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Veterans Memorial Elementary School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Veterans Memorial Elementary School
Veterans Memorial Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Brick, New Jersey, enrolling 619 students.
At 11.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New Jersey median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 38.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 619 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 322 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #99.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 61/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Brick Township Public School District also operates Brick Township Memorial High School (1,269 students) and Brick Township High School (1,200 students) alongside Veterans Memorial Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Veterans Memorial Elementary School compares
Veterans Memorial Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.3:1 | ▼ 4% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.7% | ▲ 31% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 619 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
619
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.0%
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
$21,735
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $24,984
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 56.2%
Hispanic or Latino 24.2%
African American 12.4%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 56.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.7, Veterans Memorial Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Brick Township Public School District, which includes Veterans Memorial Elementary School.
$21,735
Per student
-13%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.9%
State 34.3%
Federal 7.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Veterans Memorial Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brick Township Memorial High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brick Township High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake Riviera Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Veterans Memorial Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Emma Havens Young Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Veterans Memorial Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,269
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 1,200
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 893
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 865
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 843
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~619 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Veterans Memorial Elementary School
How many students attend Veterans Memorial Elementary School?
Veterans Memorial Elementary School has 619 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Brick, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Veterans Memorial Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Veterans Memorial Elementary School is 11.3:1, which is 4% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 28% 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 Veterans Memorial Elementary School?
38.7% of students at Veterans Memorial Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Veterans Memorial Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Veterans Memorial Elementary School is White at 56.2% of enrollment, in Brick, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Veterans Memorial Elementary School?
Veterans Memorial Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Veterans Memorial Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Brick?
By Resource Investment Index, Veterans Memorial Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Brick, 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 Brick on the city page.
Is Veterans Memorial Elementary School a good school?
Veterans Memorial Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Brick Township Public School District?
Besides Veterans Memorial Elementary School, Brick Township Public School District also operates Brick Township Memorial High School (1,269 students), Brick Township High School (1,200 students), and Lake Riviera Middle School (893 students). See the Brick Township Public School District district page for the complete list.
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