- Enrollment
- 2,144
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Piscataway, NJ
Arbor Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Arbor Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341305003562
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arbor Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of New Jersey schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 6
- elementary schools in Piscataway · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 29.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Arbor Elementary School has class sizes larger than 87% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arbor Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Piscataway, NJ.
School address
District: Piscataway Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341305003562 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Arbor Elementary School held near 524 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.7 → 36.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 341305003562 · Piscataway, NJ Elementary · MID · TRAD
528 enr · 14.3:1 · 29.1% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Piscataway Township High School (2,144 students)
Arbor Elementary School held near 524 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.7 → 36.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Arbor Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Piscataway Tow
Piscataway Township High School
2,144 students
- Piscataway Tow 616
Piscataway Township Schools Children's Corner
616 students
- Grandview Elem 579
Grandview Elementary School
579 students
- Theodore Schor 563
Theodore Schor Middle School
563 students
- This school 528
Arbor Elementary School
528 students
- Dwight D. Eise 513
Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School
513 students
What this shows Arbor Elementary School reports 528 students on the CCD universe file.
How Arbor Elementary School compares
Arbor Elementary 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 21% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.1% | ▼ 2% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 528 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
528
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 87% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$21,451
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 352 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 36.0%
Asian 27.3%
African American 22.3%
White 9.7%
Two or More 4.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 36.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.5, Arbor Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Piscataway Township School District reports $21,451 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Arbor Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piscataway Township High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Piscataway Township Schools Children's Corner | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Grandview Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Theodore Schor Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arbor Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 7.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~528 students)
Frequently asked questions about Arbor Elementary School
How many students attend Arbor Elementary School?
Arbor Elementary School has 528 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Piscataway, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 522 (2022-23) → 524 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arbor Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Arbor Elementary School is 14.3:1, which is 21% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Arbor Elementary School?
29.1% of students at Arbor Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arbor Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Arbor Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 36.0% of enrollment, in Piscataway, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arbor Elementary School?
Arbor Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Arbor Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Piscataway?
By Resource Investment Index, Arbor Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Piscataway, 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 Piscataway on the city page.
What other schools are in Piscataway Township School District?
Besides Arbor Elementary School, Piscataway Township School District also operates Piscataway Township High School (2,144 students), Piscataway Township Schools Children's Corner (616 students), and Grandview Elementary School (579 students). See the Piscataway Township School District district page for the complete list.