- Enrollment
- 2,659
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Old Bridge, NJ
Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340927003522
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of New Jersey schools.
- #5 of 8
- elementary schools in Old Bridge · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 9.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School has class sizes larger than 86% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School ranks #5 of 8 elementary schools in Old Bridge, NJ.
School address
District: Old Bridge Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340927003522 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School grew from 182 students in 2022-23 to 200 in 2023-24 (+9.9%).
Teacher FTE added 15.2 → 15.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+18 students YoY 340927003522 · Old Bridge, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
211 enr · 14.1:1 · 9.9% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Old Bridge High School (2,659 students)
Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School grew from 182 students in 2022-23 to 200 in 2023-24 (+9.9%). Teacher FTE added 15.2 → 15.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Old Bridge Hig
Old Bridge High School
2,659 students
- Carl Sandburg 926
Carl Sandburg Middle School
926 students
- Jonas Salk Mid 886
Jonas Salk Middle School
886 students
- James a. Mcdiv 536
James a. Mcdivitt Elementary School
536 students
- Raymond E. Voo 424
Raymond E. Voorhees Elementary School
424 students
- This school 211
Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School
211 students
What this shows Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School reports 211 students on the CCD universe file.
How Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School compares
Virgil I. Grissom 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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.9% | ▼ 67% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 211 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
211
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 86% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.2%
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
$24,246
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 211 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 54.5%
Hispanic or Latino 20.9%
African American 10.0%
Asian 9.0%
Two or More 4.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: White at 54.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.9, Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Old Bridge Township School District reports $24,246 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Bridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carl Sandburg Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jonas Salk Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| James a. Mcdivitt Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Raymond E. Voorhees Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 926
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~211 students)
Frequently asked questions about Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School
How many students attend Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School?
Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School has 211 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Old Bridge, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 182 (2022-23) → 200 (2023-24), up 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School is 14.1:1, which is 19% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School?
9.9% of students at Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School is White at 54.5% of enrollment, in Old Bridge, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School?
Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Old Bridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School ranks #5 of 8 elementary schools in Old Bridge, 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 Old Bridge on the city page.
What other schools are in Old Bridge Township School District?
Besides Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School, Old Bridge Township School District also operates Old Bridge High School (2,659 students), Carl Sandburg Middle School (926 students), and Jonas Salk Middle School (886 students). See the Old Bridge Township School District district page for the complete list.