Mildred B. Moss Elementary School

16 Simpson Place
Metuchen, NJ 08840
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Mildred B. Moss Elementary School serves 139 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 139 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Mildred B. Moss Elementary School's student population of 139 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
139 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Mildred B. Moss Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NJ)
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
25%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Mildred B. Moss Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
22%
34%
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Black
2%
15%
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White
37%
38%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Mildred B. Moss Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.74
This chart displays the diversity score of Mildred B. Moss Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mildred B. Moss Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mildred B. Moss Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Mildred B. Moss Elementary School?
139 students attend Mildred B. Moss Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Mildred B. Moss Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Asian, 22% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mildred B. Moss Elementary School?
Mildred B. Moss Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mildred B. Moss Elementary School offer ?
Mildred B. Moss Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Mildred B. Moss Elementary School part of?
Mildred B. Moss Elementary School is part of Metuchen Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 139 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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