At a glance
Reported students
330
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
27.3
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey elementary enrollment
35th percentile
Compared with 1,480 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
639
South Toms River Elementary School: 330 reported students.
State peer staffing position
67th percentile
12.1:1 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
- 286
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.4:1
What the reported data says about South Toms River Elementary School
South Toms River Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in South Toms River. It is one of 18 current school records connected to Toms River Regional School District. NCES reports 330 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,480 elementary schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 387 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 35th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.1:1, 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 Hispanic or Latino (43.9%) and White (31.8%). English learners represent 1.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 22.7%. 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 South Toms River Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 12.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 27.3 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 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 22.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 72.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White31.8%
- Hispanic43.9%
- Black12.1%
- Asian1.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial10.3%
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 Toms River Regional School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Washington Street Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
354 reported students
Pine Beach Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
371 reported students
North Dover Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
384 reported students
West Dover Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
387 reported students
Beachwood Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
480 reported students
Joseph A. Citta Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
511 reported students
Public schools near South Toms River 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beachwood Elementary School Elementary · Toms River Regional School District | KG–05 | 480 | 1.8 mi |
| Pine Beach Elementary School Elementary · Toms River Regional School District | PK–05 | 371 | 2.1 mi |
| West Dover Elementary School Elementary · Toms River Regional School District | KG–05 | 387 | 2.3 mi |
| Walnut Street Elementary School Elementary · Toms River Regional School District | KG–05 | 727 | 2.3 mi |
| Washington Street Elementary School Elementary · Toms River Regional School District | KG–05 | 354 | 2.7 mi |
| Cedar Grove Elementary School Elementary · Toms River Regional School District | PK–05 | 931 | 3.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about South Toms River Elementary School
What grades does South Toms River Elementary School serve?
South Toms River Elementary School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Toms River Regional School District.
How many students attend South Toms River Elementary School?
South Toms River Elementary School reported 330 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 35th percentile among 1,480 New Jersey elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 286 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at South Toms River Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 12.1:1, based on 330 students and 27.3 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 South Toms River Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
South Toms River Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Toms River Regional School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of South Toms River Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
72.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is South Toms River Elementary School in?
South Toms River Elementary School is part of Toms River Regional School District, based in Toms River, NJ, which operates 18 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near South Toms River Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Beachwood Elementary School (1.8 mi), Pine Beach Elementary School (2.1 mi), West Dover Elementary School (2.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.