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Menlo Park Terrace Elementary School

19 MARYKNOLL ROAD, METUCHEN, NJ 08840Woodbridge Township School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–05Non-Charter
360
Students
Total enrolled
$26,897
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 87% vs nat'l
13.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 11% vs nat'l
49/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 360 students in grades KG–05 in METUCHEN, New Jersey.
87% above average funding
District spends $26,897 per pupil, 87% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 49th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Menlo Park Terrace Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary in METUCHEN, New Jersey, serving grades KG–05 with 360 students. The district invests $26,897 per student — 87% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 44% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Menlo Park Terrace Elementary School

360
Total Students
13.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
44%
Free Lunch
26
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution177 male · 183 female
49%
51%
Male 49%Female 51%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility44%
National avg 52% · 158 students
Student Composition
21%
26%
43%
9%
Asian21%
White26%
Hispanic / Latino43%
Black9%
Multiracial1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 341812003712

Academic Outcomes at Menlo Park Terrace Elementary School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
49
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 49th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 75th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 08840

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$26,897Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$26,897
State avg
$47,079
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$11,835
Student Support$5,110
Administration$3,228
Operations$4,035
Other$2,690
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $26,897 spent per student, an estimated $11,915 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
37%
58%
State government
37.0%
Local (property tax)
57.9%
Federal programs
5.2%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $26,897/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Ross Street Elementary SchoolIndiana Avenue Elementary SchoolAvenel Street Elementary SchoolOak Tree Road Elementary School
+12 more
↓
Middle
Iselin Middle SchoolFords Middle SchoolAvenel Middle SchoolColonia Middle School
+1 more
↓
High School
Woodbridge High SchoolJohn F. Kennedy Memorial High SchoolColonia High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 05
Location—
CountyMiddlesex County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictWoodbridge Township School District →
Phone: (732)596-4147
NCES ID: 341812003712
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in METUCHEN seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Woodbridge Township School District
High
Woodbridge High School
1,558 students · 09–12
● 51 opp41% FRL
High
John F. Kennedy Memorial High School
1,371 students · 09–12
● 53 opp38% FRL
High
Colonia High School
1,356 students · 09–12
● 57 opp33% FRL
Mid
Iselin Middle School
849 students · 06–08
● 53 opp31% FRL
Mid
Fords Middle School
593 students · 06–08
● 49 opp51% FRL
Mid
Avenel Middle School
587 students · 06–08
● 46 opp48% FRL
Elem
Ross Street Elementary School
564 students · KG–05
● 51 opp53% FRL
Mid
Colonia Middle School
560 students · 06–08
● 57 opp21% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
19 MARYKNOLL ROAD, METUCHEN, NJ 08840
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.