- Enrollment
- 970
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Howell, NJ
Aldrich Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Aldrich Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340756003860
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aldrich Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of New Jersey schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Howell · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 12.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Aldrich Elementary School has class sizes larger than 93% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Aldrich Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Howell, NJ.
School address
District: Howell Township Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340756003860 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Aldrich Elementary School shrank from 393 students in 2022-23 to 370 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.4 → 29.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 340756003860 · Howell, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
470 enr · 15.7:1 · 12.2% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Howell Township Middle School North (970 students)
Aldrich Elementary School shrank from 393 students in 2022-23 to 370 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE lost 30.4 → 29.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Aldrich Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Howell Townshi
Howell Township Middle School North
970 students
- Howell Townshi
Howell Township Middle School South
893 students
- Land O'pines E
Land O'pines Elementary School
530 students
- Ramtown Elemen
Ramtown Elementary School
483 students
- This school
Aldrich Elementary School
470 students
- Edith M. Grieb
Edith M. Griebling Elementary School
457 students
What this shows Aldrich Elementary School reports 470 students on the CCD universe file.
How Aldrich Elementary School compares
Aldrich Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▲ 33% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.2% | ▼ 59% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 470 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
470
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 93% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$25,401
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.5%
Hispanic or Latino 35.5%
Asian 4.7%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 54.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.3, Aldrich Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Howell Township Public School District reports $25,401 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Aldrich Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howell Township Middle School North | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Howell Township Middle School South | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Land O'pines Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ramtown Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edith M. Griebling Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Aldrich Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 893
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~470 students)
Frequently asked questions about Aldrich Elementary School
How many students attend Aldrich Elementary School?
Aldrich Elementary School has 470 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Howell, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 393 (2022-23) → 370 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aldrich Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Aldrich Elementary School is 15.7:1, which is 33% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Aldrich Elementary School?
12.2% of students at Aldrich Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aldrich Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Aldrich Elementary School is White at 54.5% of enrollment, in Howell, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aldrich Elementary School?
Aldrich Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Aldrich Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Howell?
By Resource Investment Index, Aldrich Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Howell, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Howell on the city page.
What other schools are in Howell Township Public School District?
Besides Aldrich Elementary School, Howell Township Public School District also operates Howell Township Middle School North (970 students), Howell Township Middle School South (893 students), and Land O'pines Elementary School (530 students). See the Howell Township Public School District district page for the complete list.