- Enrollment
- 458
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Neshanic Station, NJ
Whiton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Whiton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340216000199
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whiton Elementary School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of New Jersey schools.
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.1:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 3.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 617
- students enrolled
Whiton Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 72% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Branchburg Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340216000199 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+40 students YoY
Whiton Elementary School grew from 587 students in 2022-23 to 627 in 2023-24 (+6.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 61.0 → 59.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+40 students YoY 340216000199 · Neshanic Station, NJ Other · MID · TRAD
617 enr · 10.1:1 · 3.2% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Branchburg Central Middle School (458 students)
Whiton Elementary School grew from 587 students in 2022-23 to 627 in 2023-24 (+6.8%). Teacher FTE lost 61.0 → 59.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Whiton Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Whiton Elementary School
617 students
- Branchburg Cen
Branchburg Central Middle School
458 students
- Stony Brook Sc
Stony Brook School
310 students
What this shows Whiton Elementary School reports 617 students on the CCD universe file.
How Whiton Elementary School compares
Whiton 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 | 10.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.2% | ▼ 89% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 617 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
617
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
3.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 89% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 28% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$30,748
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 309 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 61.4%
Asian 15.7%
Hispanic or Latino 12.3%
Two or More 5.8%
African American 4.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 61.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.8, Whiton Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Branchburg Township School District reports $30,748 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Whiton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Branchburg Central Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stony Brook School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Whiton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 7.6:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
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 (~617 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Whiton Elementary School
How many students attend Whiton Elementary School?
Whiton Elementary School has 617 students enrolled. It is a public school in Neshanic Station, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 587 (2022-23) → 627 (2023-24), up 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whiton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Whiton Elementary School is 10.1:1, which is 14% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 36% 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 Whiton Elementary School?
3.2% of students at Whiton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whiton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Whiton Elementary School is White at 61.4% of enrollment, in Neshanic Station, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whiton Elementary School?
Whiton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (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 Branchburg Township School District?
Besides Whiton Elementary School, Branchburg Township School District also operates Branchburg Central Middle School (458 students) and Stony Brook School (310 students). See the Branchburg Township School District district page for the complete list.