Enrollment
403
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Avenel, NJ
Avenel Street Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Avenel Street Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341812003686
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Avenel Street Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of New Jersey schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Avenel · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 36.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Avenel Street Elementary School has class sizes larger than 88% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Avenel Street Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Avenel, NJ.
School address
District: Woodbridge Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341812003686 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.3%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Avenel Street Elementary School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Avenel Street Elementary School
Avenel Street Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Avenel, New Jersey, enrolling 403 students.
Class loads run heavy: 14.4:1 is larger than about 88% of New Jersey schools and 22% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 36.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 403 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Jersey median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Among 361 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #278, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (31%) and African American (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 403 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Woodbridge Township School District also operates Woodbridge High School (1,681 students) and John F. Kennedy Memorial High School (1,405 students) alongside Avenel Street Elementary 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 Avenel Street Elementary School compares
Avenel Street Elementary 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 22% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.3% | ▲ 23% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 403 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
403
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% above 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 88% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,601
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 403 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 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
Hispanic or Latino 31.0%
African American 28.5%
White 22.1%
Asian 18.1%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 31.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.1, Avenel Street Elementary 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 Woodbridge Township School District, which includes Avenel Street Elementary School.
$22,601
Per student
-10%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.9%
State 36.9%
Federal 5.2%
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 Avenel Street Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John F. Kennedy Memorial High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Colonia High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Iselin Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Estates Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Avenel Street Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,681
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,405
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,354
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 794
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary 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 (~403 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Avenel Street Elementary School
How many students attend Avenel Street Elementary School?
Avenel Street Elementary School has 403 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Avenel, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Avenel Street Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Avenel Street Elementary School is 14.4:1, which is 22% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Avenel Street Elementary School?
36.3% of students at Avenel Street Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Avenel Street Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Avenel Street Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 31.0% of enrollment, in Avenel, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Avenel Street Elementary School?
Avenel Street Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Avenel Street Elementary School rank among public schools in Avenel?
By Resource Investment Index, Avenel Street Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Avenel, 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 Avenel on the city page.
Is Avenel Street Elementary School a good school?
Avenel Street Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of New Jersey schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Woodbridge Township School District?
Besides Avenel Street Elementary School, Woodbridge Township School District also operates Woodbridge High School (1,681 students), John F. Kennedy Memorial High School (1,405 students), and Colonia High School (1,354 students). See the Woodbridge Township School District district page for the complete list.
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