- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chester, NJ
Bragg Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bragg Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 70/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340306004196
👥 S:T ratio 70
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 99
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bragg Elementary School earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Chester · Resource Index
- 70
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.6:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 4.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Bragg Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 95% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bragg Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Chester, NJ.
School address
District: Chester Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340306004196 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Bragg Elementary School held near 324 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.3 → 38.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 340306004196 · Chester, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
297 enr · 7.6:1 · 4.7% lunch · RII 70
Nearest enrollment peer: Dickerson Elementary School (356 students)
Bragg Elementary School held near 324 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.3 → 38.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Bragg Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dickerson Elem
Dickerson Elementary School
356 students
- Black River Mi
Black River Middle School
352 students
- This school
Bragg Elementary School
297 students
What this shows Bragg Elementary School reports 297 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bragg Elementary School compares
Bragg 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 | 7.6:1 | ▼ 36% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.7% | ▼ 84% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 297 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.6:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
297
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
4.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% 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
7.6:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 5% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
0.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$27,299
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 297 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.4%
Hispanic or Latino 18.2%
Asian 5.7%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 70.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.6, Bragg Elementary School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Chester Township School District reports $27,299 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bragg Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dickerson Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Black River Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bragg Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 72/100
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 (~297 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bragg Elementary School
How many students attend Bragg Elementary School?
Bragg Elementary School has 297 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chester, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 318 (2022-23) → 324 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bragg Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bragg Elementary School is 7.6:1, which is 36% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 52% 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 Bragg Elementary School?
4.7% of students at Bragg Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bragg Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bragg Elementary School is White at 70.4% of enrollment, in Chester, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bragg Elementary School?
Bragg Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 70/100 (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 Bragg Elementary School rank among public schools in Chester?
By Resource Investment Index, Bragg Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Chester, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Chester Township School District?
Besides Bragg Elementary School, Chester Township School District also operates Dickerson Elementary School (356 students) and Black River Middle School (352 students). See the Chester Township School District district page for the complete list.