At a glance
Reported students
424
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
56.4
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
7.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
04–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey middle enrollment
33rd percentile
Compared with 440 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
374
Smalley Elementary School: 424 reported students.
State peer staffing position
3rd percentile
7.5:1 reported; state peer median 10.8:1. 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
- 540
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.9:1
What the reported data says about Smalley Elementary School
Smalley Elementary School is a public middle school serving grades 04–06 in Bound Brook. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Bound Brook School District. NCES reports 424 students for 2024–25.
Among 440 middle schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 543 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 33rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 7.5:1, below the New Jersey median of 10.8:1 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 Hispanic or Latino (76.4%) and White (11.3%). English learners represent 24.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.2%. 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 Smalley Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 7.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 56.4 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 2.1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 24.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 81.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2.1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.34
- 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
- White11.3%
- Hispanic76.4%
- Black7.5%
- Asian1.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial3.1%
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 Bound Brook School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Community Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
291 reported students
LaMonte-Annex Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–02
374 reported students
Bound Brook High School
High · Grades 09–12
579 reported students
Lafayette Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 02–03
249 reported students
Public schools near Smalley Elementary School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Middle School Middle · Bound Brook School District | 07–08 | 291 | 0.6 mi |
| Von E. Mauger Middle School Middle · Middlesex Borough School District | 06–08 | 502 | 1.7 mi |
| Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School Middle · Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District | 07–08 | 1,220 | 2.6 mi |
| Alexander Batcho Intermediate School Middle · Manville School District | 05–08 | 510 | 3.6 mi |
| Theodore Schor Middle School Middle · Piscataway Township School District | 06–08 | 563 | 3.8 mi |
| Somerville Middle School Middle · Somerville Public School District | 06–08 | 339 | 3.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Smalley Elementary School
What grades does Smalley Elementary School serve?
Smalley Elementary School reports grades 04–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Bound Brook School District.
How many students attend Smalley Elementary School?
Smalley Elementary School reported 424 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 33rd percentile among 440 New Jersey middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 540 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Smalley Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 7.5:1, based on 424 students and 56.4 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Jersey median for the same school level is 10.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Smalley Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Smalley Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Bound Brook School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Smalley Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
81.6% 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 Smalley Elementary School in?
Smalley Elementary School is part of Bound Brook School District, based in Bound Brook, NJ, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Smalley Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Community Middle School (0.6 mi), Von E. Mauger Middle School (1.7 mi), Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School (2.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.