- Enrollment
- 2,673
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bridgewater, NJ
Bradley Gardens Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Bradley Gardens Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340228005168
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bradley Gardens Primary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Bridgewater · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.2:1
- students per teacher
- 6.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Bradley Gardens Primary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bradley Gardens Primary School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Bridgewater, NJ.
School address
NCES ID 340228005168 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Bradley Gardens Primary School grew from 255 students in 2022-23 to 271 in 2023-24 (+6.3%).
Teacher FTE added 25.7 → 27.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 340228005168 · Bridgewater, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
279 enr · 11.2:1 · 6.7% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Bridgewater-Raritan High School (2,673 students)
Bradley Gardens Primary School grew from 255 students in 2022-23 to 271 in 2023-24 (+6.3%). Teacher FTE added 25.7 → 27.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Bradley Gardens Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bridgewater-Ra
Bridgewater-Raritan High School
2,673 students
- Bridgewater-Ra
Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School
1,220 students
- Eisenhower Int 625
Eisenhower Intermediate School
625 students
- Hillside Inter 568
Hillside Intermediate School
568 students
- Hamilton Prima 462
Hamilton Primary School
462 students
- This school 279
Bradley Gardens Primary School
279 students
What this shows Bradley Gardens Primary School reports 279 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bradley Gardens Primary School compares
Bradley Gardens Primary School is a growing 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 5% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.7% | ▼ 77% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 279 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
279
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% 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
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 47% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
4.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$25,718
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 279 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.4%
Asian 28.3%
Hispanic or Latino 19.0%
Two or More 5.7%
African American 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 44.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.3, Bradley Gardens Primary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District reports $25,718 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bradley Gardens Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgewater-Raritan High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillside Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hamilton Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bradley Gardens Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,220
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar other schools in Bridgewater
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~279 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bradley Gardens Primary School
How many students attend Bradley Gardens Primary School?
Bradley Gardens Primary School has 279 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bridgewater, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 255 (2022-23) → 271 (2023-24), up 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bradley Gardens Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bradley Gardens Primary School is 11.2:1, which is 5% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bradley Gardens Primary School?
6.7% of students at Bradley Gardens Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bradley Gardens Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Bradley Gardens Primary School is White at 44.4% of enrollment, in Bridgewater, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bradley Gardens Primary School?
Bradley Gardens Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Bradley Gardens Primary School rank among schools in Bridgewater?
By Resource Investment Index, Bradley Gardens Primary School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Bridgewater, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bridgewater on the city page.
What other schools are in Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District?
Besides Bradley Gardens Primary School, Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District also operates Bridgewater-Raritan High School (2,673 students), Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School (1,220 students), and Eisenhower Intermediate School (625 students). See the Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District district page for the complete list.