At a glance
Reported students
432
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
53.04
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
8.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
03–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey elementary enrollment
60th percentile
Compared with 1,480 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
443
Swimming River School: 432 reported students.
State peer staffing position
6th percentile
8.1:1 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
- 433
- Teachers (FTE)
- 59
- Student–teacher ratio
- 7.3:1
What the reported data says about Swimming River School
Swimming River School is a public elementary school serving grades 03–05 in Tinton Falls. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Tinton Falls School District. NCES reports 432 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 60th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 8.1:1, below 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 (61.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (20.1%). English learners represent 2.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 29.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Swimming River School
- 1How do the reported 8.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 53.04 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
- 2.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 29.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 18.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White61.3%
- Hispanic20.1%
- Black8.6%
- Asian3.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6%
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.
Other schools in Tinton Falls School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Mahala F. Atchison School
Elementary · Grades PK–02
484 reported students
Tinton Falls Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
443 reported students
Public schools near Swimming River 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mahala F. Atchison School Elementary · Tinton Falls School District | PK–02 | 484 | 0.8 mi |
| Red Bank Primary School Elementary · Red Bank Borough Public School District | PK–03 | 543 | 1.2 mi |
| Shrewsbury Borough Elementary School Elementary · Shrewsbury Borough School District | PK–08 | 439 | 1.4 mi |
| Red Bank Charter School Elementary · Charter · Red Bank Charter School | PK–08 | 182 | 1.8 mi |
| Lincroft Elementary School Elementary · Middletown Township Public School District | KG–05 | 486 | 1.9 mi |
| River Plaza Elementary School Elementary · Middletown Township Public School District | KG–05 | 268 | 2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Swimming River School
What grades does Swimming River School serve?
Swimming River School reports grades 03–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Tinton Falls School District.
How many students attend Swimming River School?
Swimming River School reported 432 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 60th percentile among 1,480 New Jersey elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 433 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Swimming River School?
The calculated ratio is 8.1:1, based on 432 students and 53.04 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 Swimming River School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Swimming River School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Tinton Falls School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Swimming River School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
18.1% 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 Swimming River School in?
Swimming River School is part of Tinton Falls School District, based in Tinton Falls, NJ, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Swimming River School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Mahala F. Atchison School (0.8 mi), Red Bank Primary School (1.2 mi), Shrewsbury Borough Elementary School (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.