At a glance
Reported students
464
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
46
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–01
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey elementary enrollment
67th percentile
Compared with 1,480 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
464
Peter Muschal Elementary: 464 reported students.
State peer staffing position
30th percentile
10.1:1 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
- 485
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.9:1
What the reported data says about Peter Muschal Elementary
Peter Muschal Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–01 in Bordentown. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Bordentown Regional School District. NCES reports 464 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 67th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.1:1, 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 (64.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (18.3%). English learners represent 4.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Peter Muschal Elementary
- 1How do the reported 10.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 46 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 16.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White64.7%
- Hispanic18.3%
- Black9.1%
- Asian7.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial0%
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
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.
Other schools in Bordentown Regional School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Mac Farland Intermediate
Elementary · Grades 04–05
269 reported students
Clara Barton Elementary
Elementary · Grades 02–03
202 reported students
Bordentown Regional Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
504 reported students
Bordentown Regional High School
High · Grades 09–12
728 reported students
Public schools near Peter Muschal 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mac Farland Intermediate Elementary · Bordentown Regional School District | 04–05 | 269 | 1.2 mi |
| Clara Barton Elementary Elementary · Bordentown Regional School District | 02–03 | 202 | 1.2 mi |
| Chesterfield Township Elementary School Elementary · Chesterfield Township School District | PK–06 | 675 | 1.8 mi |
| Yardville Elementary School Elementary · Hamilton Township Public School District | PK–05 | 312 | 2.2 mi |
| Yardville Heights Elementary School Elementary · Hamilton Township Public School District | PK–05 | 251 | 2.4 mi |
| Sunnybrae Elementary School Elementary · Hamilton Township Public School District | KG–05 | 278 | 2.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Peter Muschal Elementary
What grades does Peter Muschal Elementary serve?
Peter Muschal Elementary reports grades PK–01 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Bordentown Regional School District.
How many students attend Peter Muschal Elementary?
Peter Muschal Elementary reported 464 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 67th percentile among 1,480 New Jersey elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 485 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Peter Muschal Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 10.1:1, based on 464 students and 46 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 Peter Muschal Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Peter Muschal Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Bordentown Regional School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Peter Muschal Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
16.6% 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 Peter Muschal Elementary in?
Peter Muschal Elementary is part of Bordentown Regional School District, based in Bordentown, NJ, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Peter Muschal Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Mac Farland Intermediate (1.2 mi), Clara Barton Elementary (1.2 mi), Chesterfield Township Elementary School (1.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.