- Enrollment
- 2,659
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Old Bridge, NJ
Walter M. Schirra Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Walter M. Schirra Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340927003524
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walter M. Schirra Elementary School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #3 of 8
- elementary schools in Old Bridge · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 5.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Walter M. Schirra Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walter M. Schirra Elementary School ranks #3 of 8 elementary schools in Old Bridge, NJ.
School address
District: Old Bridge Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340927003524 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Walter M. Schirra Elementary School held near 268 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 22.5 → 22.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 340927003524 · Old Bridge, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
268 enr · 12.2:1 · 5.6% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Old Bridge High School (2,659 students)
Walter M. Schirra Elementary School held near 268 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 22.5 → 22.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Walter M. Schirra 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 268
Walter M. Schirra Elementary School
268 students
What this shows Walter M. Schirra Elementary School reports 268 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walter M. Schirra Elementary School compares
Walter M. Schirra 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 | 12.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.6% | ▼ 81% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 268 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
268
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 64% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
6.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 268 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 60.1%
Asian 20.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%
African American 4.1%
Two or More 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 60.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.2, Walter M. Schirra 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 Walter M. Schirra Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Bridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carl Sandburg Middle School | Larger | Higher 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Raymond E. Voorhees Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walter M. Schirra 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 (~268 students)
Frequently asked questions about Walter M. Schirra Elementary School
How many students attend Walter M. Schirra Elementary School?
Walter M. Schirra Elementary School has 268 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Old Bridge, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 269 (2022-23) → 268 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walter M. Schirra Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Walter M. Schirra Elementary School is 12.2:1, which is 3% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Walter M. Schirra Elementary School?
5.6% of students at Walter M. Schirra Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walter M. Schirra Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Walter M. Schirra Elementary School is White at 60.1% of enrollment, in Old Bridge, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walter M. Schirra Elementary School?
Walter M. Schirra Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (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 Walter M. Schirra Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Old Bridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Walter M. Schirra Elementary School ranks #3 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 Walter M. Schirra 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.