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Enrollment
484
Elementary
DISTRICT 458 · STATE 405
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·TINTON FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 341620004112
Mahala F. Atchison School
961 SYCAMORE AVENUE, TINTON FALLS, NJ 07724 · (732) 542-2500 · Monmouth County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL484 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
8.4:1
57 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 8.3:1 · STATE 11.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
19%
93 students
DISTRICT 21% · STATE 41%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 61 | 13% |
| Kindergarten | 136 | 28% |
| Grade 1 | 143 | 30% |
| Grade 2 | 144 | 30% |
Student demographics
50%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 54% · STATE 71% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Tinton Falls School District. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Mahala F. Atchison School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mahala F. Atchison School this school | 484 | 19.2% | N/A |
| Clinton Public School CLINTON | 521 | 18.8% | 53.0% |
| West Freehold School FREEHOLD | 447 | 17.9% | 60.6% |
| Hurffville Elementary School SEWELL | 544 | 17.1% | 58.1% |
| Birches Elementary School TURNERSVILLE | 472 | 22.9% | 59.1% |
| Peter Muschal Elementary BORDENTOWN | 464 | 16.6% | 52.1% |
Matched among New Jersey elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Mahala F. Atchison School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In New Jersey | In Monmouth County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 484 | #439 of 1,562 | #23 of 112 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 8.4:1 | #74 of 1,390 | #11 of 98 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 49.6% | #821 of 1,392 | #42 of 98 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 19.2% | #1,045 of 1,481 | #55 of 105 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -6.2% | #573 of 798 | #36 of 50 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
484
+46 (+11%) vs 2020
-21% since 1990-91, when it was 616
Student : Teacher
8.4:1
was 8.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 484 | 57.4 | 8.4:1 | 19% (93) |
| 2023-24 | 479 | 52.2 | 9.2:1 | 15% (74) |
| 2022-23 | 472 | 47.2 | 10.0:1 | 13% (61) |
| 2020-21 | 438 | 55 | 8.0:1 | 12% (51) |
| 2017-18 | 516 | 55.6 | 9.3:1 | 12% (62) |
| 2015-16 | 490 | 53 | 9.3:1 | 17% (83) |
| 2010-11 | 669 | 42 | 15.9:1 | 14% (95) |
| 2000-01 | 632 | 36 | 17.6:1 | 16% (99) |
| 1990-91 | 616 | 40 | 15.4:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Mahala F. Atchison School.
Since 2017-18: students down 6% (516 to 484); teachers up 3% (55.6 to 57.4).
About Mahala F. Atchison School
A mid-sized elementary school in TINTON FALLS, New Jersey, Mahala F. Atchison School is part of Tinton Falls School District. Total enrollment is 484 students, and the grades served are pre-K through 2.
Tinton Falls School District has 3 schools; together they serve 1,359 students.
Federal enrollment data show Mahala F. Atchison School is 69% White. Other groups make up 13% Hispanic, 7% Black, 6% multiracial, and 4% Asian. On a 0 to 100 scale, the school's diversity index is 50, compared with 70 nationally.
The student-to-teacher ratio at Mahala F. Atchison School is 8.4:1, based on 57.4 full-time-equivalent teachers. Statewide, elementary schools in New Jersey average 11.4:1. Lunch program data show 19% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price meals. For comparison, public schools in Monmouth County average 29%.
Five-year Census Bureau estimates for Monmouth County show that the median household earns about $124,845 a year, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 51%, and roughly 4% of residents are in poverty. Across Monmouth County, 186 public schools serve about 91,053 students.
Mahala F. Atchison School's nearest public school is Monmouth Regional High School (about 0.7 miles). Inside a five-mile radius, there are at least 8 other public schools.
Mahala F. Atchison School has an NCES locale of Suburb: Large.
Enrollment in 2024-25 stood at 484, compared with 438 in 2020-21.
This page is a place to ask questions and share updates about athletics, class schedules, and weather closures at Mahala F. Atchison School. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
Monmouth County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
645,353
Census ACS
Median income
$124,845
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
51%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
186
91,053 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Tinton Falls School District
- Tinton Falls Middle SchoolMiddle · 443 students
- Swimming River SchoolElementary · 432 students
Other schools in TINTON FALLS
- Monmouth Regional High SchoolHigh · 891 students
- Tinton Falls Middle SchoolMiddle · 443 students
- Swimming River SchoolElementary · 432 students
- The Shore CenterCombined · 60 students
- Regional Achievement AcademyHigh · 22 students
Nearby schools
- Monmouth Regional High School0.7 mi · 891
- Swimming River School0.8 mi · 432
- Tinton Falls Middle School1.0 mi · 443
- Shrewsbury Borough Elementary School1.8 mi · 439
- Margaret L Vetter1.9 mi · 232
- Memorial Middle School2.0 mi · 270
Frequently asked questions
About Mahala F. Atchison SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Mahala F. Atchison School?
Mahala F. Atchison School enrolls approximately 484 students in grades PK-02.
What age range does Mahala F. Atchison School serve?
Mahala F. Atchison School serves students from grade PK through grade 02.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mahala F. Atchison School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Mahala F. Atchison School is approximately 8.4:1 (57 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Mahala F. Atchison School?
At Mahala F. Atchison School, the student body is approximately 69% White, 13% Hispanic, 7% Black, 4% Asian, 6% Two or more.
What district is Mahala F. Atchison School in?
Mahala F. Atchison School is part of Tinton Falls School District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.