- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 74/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Providence, NJ
Allen W. Roberts School
Federal NCES profile for Allen W. Roberts School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341131005594
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Allen W. Roberts School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of New Jersey schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in New Providence · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 1.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Allen W. Roberts School has class sizes larger than 80% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Allen W. Roberts School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in New Providence, NJ.
School address
District: New Providence School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341131005594 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Allen W. Roberts School held near 674 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 48.6 → 49.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 341131005594 · New Providence, NJ Other · MID · TRAD
641 enr · 13.4:1 · 1.6% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: New Providence High School (644 students)
Allen W. Roberts School held near 674 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 48.6 → 49.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Allen W. Roberts School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- New Providence
New Providence High School
644 students
- This school
Allen W. Roberts School
641 students
- Salt Brook Sch
Salt Brook School
583 students
- New Providence
New Providence Middle School
396 students
What this shows Allen W. Roberts School reports 641 students on the CCD universe file.
How Allen W. Roberts School compares
Allen W. Roberts School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 13.4:1 | ▲ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 1.6% | ▼ 95% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 641 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
641
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
1.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 95% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$21,961
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 641 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 50.4%
Asian 29.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.4%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 50.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.9, Allen W. Roberts School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for New Providence School District reports $21,961 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Allen W. Roberts School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Providence High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Salt Brook School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| New Providence Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Allen W. Roberts School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Nationwide other 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 (~641 students)
Frequently asked questions about Allen W. Roberts School
How many students attend Allen W. Roberts School?
Allen W. Roberts School has 641 students enrolled. It is a public school in New Providence, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 676 (2022-23) → 674 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Allen W. Roberts School?
The student-teacher ratio at Allen W. Roberts School is 13.4:1, which is 14% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Allen W. Roberts School?
1.6% of students at Allen W. Roberts School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Allen W. Roberts School?
The largest demographic group at Allen W. Roberts School is White at 50.4% of enrollment, in New Providence, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Allen W. Roberts School?
Allen W. Roberts School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Allen W. Roberts School rank among public schools in New Providence?
By Resource Investment Index, Allen W. Roberts School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in New Providence, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in New Providence on the city page.
What other schools are in New Providence School District?
Besides Allen W. Roberts School, New Providence School District also operates New Providence High School (644 students), Salt Brook School (583 students), and New Providence Middle School (396 students). See the New Providence School District district page for the complete list.