- Enrollment
- 1,731
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Atlantic City, NJ
Brighton Avenue School
Federal NCES profile for Brighton Avenue School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340096003259
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brighton Avenue School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 9
- schools in Atlantic City · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.9:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 87.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Brighton Avenue School has class sizes smaller than 87% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brighton Avenue School ranks #2 of 9 schools in Atlantic City, NJ.
School address
District: Atlantic City School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340096003259 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Brighton Avenue School held near 296 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 32.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 340096003259 · Atlantic City, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
302 enr · 8.9:1 · 87.6% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Atlantic City High School (1,731 students)
Brighton Avenue School held near 296 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 32.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Brighton Avenue School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Atlantic City
Atlantic City High School
1,731 students
- Sovereign Aven
Sovereign Avenue School
717 students
- Richmond Avenu 609
Richmond Avenue School
609 students
- Pennsylvania A 566
Pennsylvania Ave School
566 students
- New York Avenu 550
New York Avenue School
550 students
- This school 302
Brighton Avenue School
302 students
What this shows Brighton Avenue School reports 302 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brighton Avenue School compares
Brighton Avenue 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 | 8.9:1 | ▼ 25% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.6% | ▲ 196% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 302 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
302
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 196% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.9:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 13% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$31,825
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 302 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
Hispanic or Latino 65.9%
Asian 25.2%
African American 6.0%
White 2.0%
Two or More 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.8, Brighton Avenue School is about as mixed as the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Atlantic City School District reports $31,825 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brighton Avenue School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sovereign Avenue School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richmond Avenue School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pennsylvania Ave School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New York Avenue School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brighton Avenue School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 609
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Atlantic City
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Sovereign Avenue School
Standard public school
717 students 10.5:1 students per teacher
Richmond Avenue School
Standard public school
609 students 10.7:1 students per teacher
Pennsylvania Ave School
Standard public school
566 students 10.3:1 students per teacher
New York Avenue School
Standard public school
550 students 10.6:1 students per teacher
Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex
Standard public school
544 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Uptown School Complex
Standard public school
518 students 9.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~302 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brighton Avenue School
How many students attend Brighton Avenue School?
Brighton Avenue School has 302 students enrolled. It is a public school in Atlantic City, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 290 (2022-23) → 296 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brighton Avenue School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brighton Avenue School is 8.9:1, which is 25% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 43% 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 Brighton Avenue School?
87.6% of students at Brighton Avenue School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brighton Avenue School?
The largest demographic group at Brighton Avenue School is Hispanic or Latino at 65.9% of enrollment, in Atlantic City, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brighton Avenue School?
Brighton Avenue School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 Brighton Avenue School rank among schools in Atlantic City?
By Resource Investment Index, Brighton Avenue School ranks #2 of 9 schools in Atlantic City, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Atlantic City on the city page.
What other schools are in Atlantic City School District?
Besides Brighton Avenue School, Atlantic City School District also operates Atlantic City High School (1,731 students), Sovereign Avenue School (717 students), and Richmond Avenue School (609 students). See the Atlantic City School District district page for the complete list.