Enrollment
641
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
1.6%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-95% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Allen W. Roberts School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Allen W. Roberts School
Allen W. Roberts School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in New Providence, New Jersey, enrolling 641 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 1.6% free-meal eligibility runs 95% below the New Jersey average.
Enrollment of 641 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 450 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #300.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and Asian (29%) (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 641 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
New Providence School District also operates New Providence High School (644 students) and Salt Brook School (583 students) alongside Allen W. Roberts School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Allen W. Roberts School compares
Allen W. Roberts School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$21,142
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $24,984
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Providence School District, which includes Allen W. Roberts School.
$21,142
Per student
-15%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 74.8%
State 23.8%
Federal 1.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 74/100
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~641 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Allen W. Roberts School a good school?
Allen W. Roberts School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of New Jersey schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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