- Enrollment
- 241
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Waretown, NJ
Waretown Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Waretown Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341209004684
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waretown Elementary School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Waretown · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 29.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Waretown Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waretown Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Waretown, NJ.
School address
District: Ocean Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341209004684 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Waretown Elementary School grew from 285 students in 2022-23 to 314 in 2023-24 (+10.2%).
Teacher FTE added 26.6 → 29.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+29 students YoY 341209004684 · Waretown, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
317 enr · 12.2:1 · 29.8% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Frederic a. Priff Elementary School (241 students)
Waretown Elementary School grew from 285 students in 2022-23 to 314 in 2023-24 (+10.2%). Teacher FTE added 26.6 → 29.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
How Waretown Elementary School compares
Waretown 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 | 12.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.8% | ▲ 1% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 317 | top 71% | - | - |
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.
317
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
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
11.0%
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
$24,770
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 317 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 77.6%
Hispanic or Latino 15.1%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 2.5%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 77.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.3, Waretown Elementary School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ocean Township School District reports $24,770 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Waretown Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederic a. Priff Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waretown Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~317 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Waretown Elementary School
How many students attend Waretown Elementary School?
Waretown Elementary School has 317 students enrolled. It is a public school in Waretown, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 285 (2022-23) → 314 (2023-24), up 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waretown Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waretown 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 Waretown Elementary School?
29.8% of students at Waretown Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waretown Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Waretown Elementary School is White at 77.6% of enrollment, in Waretown, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waretown Elementary School?
Waretown Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 Waretown Elementary School rank among public schools in Waretown?
By Resource Investment Index, Waretown Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Waretown, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Ocean Township School District?
Besides Waretown Elementary School, Ocean Township School District also operates Frederic a. Priff Elementary School (241 students). See the Ocean Township School District district page for the complete list.