Cecil S. Collins Elementary in Barnegat, NJ

At a glance

Reported students

744

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

12.2:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

KG–02

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

New Jersey elementary enrollment

94th percentile

Compared with 1,480 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

516.5

Cecil S. Collins Elementary: 744 reported students.

State peer staffing position

69th percentile

12.2:1 reported; state peer median 11.2:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 992
Teachers (FTE): 60.71
Student–teacher ratio: 16.3:1

What the reported data says about Cecil S. Collins Elementary

Cecil S. Collins Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–02 in Barnegat. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Barnegat Township School District. NCES reports 744 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,480 elementary schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 387 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 94th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.2:1, close to the New Jersey median of 11.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (62.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (22.8%). English learners represent 3.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Cecil S. Collins Elementary

1How do the reported 12.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 61 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 3.7%
Students with disabilities: 18.3%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 48.1%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 5
Nurses (FTE): 2
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White62.4%
Hispanic22.8%
Black7.7%
Asian1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Multiracial5.6%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School

Elementary · Grades 03–04

524 reported students

Russell O. Brackman Middle School

Middle · Grades 07–08

509 reported students

Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School

Middle · Grades 05–06

499 reported students

Barnegat High School

High · Grades 09–12

1,003 reported students

Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary

Other · Grades PK–PK

325 reported students

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Public schools near Cecil S. Collins Elementary

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School Elementary · Barnegat Township School District	03–04	524	1.1 mi
Ocean Acres Elementary School Elementary · Stafford Township School District	01–02	747	2.5 mi
Waretown Elementary School Elementary · Ocean Township School District	PK–02	317	2.9 mi
Frederic A. Priff Elementary School Elementary · Ocean Township School District	03–06	241	2.9 mi
Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center Elementary · Stafford Township School District	PK–KG	332	4.6 mi
McKinley Avenue Elementary School Elementary · Stafford Township School District	03–04	630	4.6 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Cecil S. Collins Elementary

What grades does Cecil S. Collins Elementary serve?

Cecil S. Collins Elementary reports grades KG–02 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Barnegat Township School District.

How many students attend Cecil S. Collins Elementary?

Cecil S. Collins Elementary reported 744 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 94th percentile among 1,480 New Jersey elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 992 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Cecil S. Collins Elementary?

The calculated ratio is 12.2:1, based on 744 students and 61 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Jersey median for the same school level is 11.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Cecil S. Collins Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?

Cecil S. Collins Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Barnegat Township School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Cecil S. Collins Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

48.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Cecil S. Collins Elementary in?

Cecil S. Collins Elementary is part of Barnegat Township School District, based in Barnegat, NJ, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Cecil S. Collins Elementary?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School (1.1 mi), Ocean Acres Elementary School (2.5 mi), Waretown Elementary School (2.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.