At a glance
Reported students
308
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
35
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
8.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey elementary enrollment
29th percentile
Compared with 1,480 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
308
Tuckerton Elementary School: 308 reported students.
State peer staffing position
11th percentile
8.8:1 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
- 295
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Student–teacher ratio
- 8:1
What the reported data says about Tuckerton Elementary School
Tuckerton Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Tuckerton. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Tuckerton Borough School District. NCES reports 308 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 29th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 8.8:1, 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 (73.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (17.5%). English learners represent 1.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.8%. 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 Tuckerton Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 8.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 35 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
- 1.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 51.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White73.1%
- Hispanic17.5%
- Black2.9%
- Asian1.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.5%
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.
Public schools near Tuckerton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| George J. Mitchell Elementary School Elementary · Little Egg Harbor Township School District | KG–02 | 582 | 1.3 mi |
| Frog Pond Elementary School Elementary · Little Egg Harbor Township School District | 03–06 | 780 | 2 mi |
| Eagleswood Elementary School Elementary · Eagleswood Township School District | PK–06 | 136 | 4.5 mi |
| Beach Haven School Elementary · Beach Haven School District | PK–06 | 56 | 5.9 mi |
| McKinley Avenue Elementary School Elementary · Stafford Township School District | 03–04 | 630 | 7.5 mi |
| Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center Elementary · Stafford Township School District | PK–KG | 332 | 7.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Tuckerton Elementary School
What grades does Tuckerton Elementary School serve?
Tuckerton Elementary School reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Tuckerton Borough School District.
How many students attend Tuckerton Elementary School?
Tuckerton Elementary School reported 308 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 29th percentile among 1,480 New Jersey elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 295 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Tuckerton Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 8.8:1, based on 308 students and 35 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 Tuckerton Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Tuckerton Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Tuckerton Borough School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Tuckerton Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
51.3% 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 Tuckerton Elementary School in?
Tuckerton Elementary School is part of Tuckerton Borough School District, based in Tuckerton, NJ, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Tuckerton Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include George J. Mitchell Elementary School (1.3 mi), Frog Pond Elementary School (2 mi), Eagleswood Elementary School (4.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.