Enrollment
342
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bloomfield, NJ
Brookdale Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Brookdale Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340183001988
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brookdale Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #1 of 7
- elementary schools in Bloomfield · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- students per teacher
- 3.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Brookdale Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brookdale Elementary School ranks #1 of 7 elementary schools in Bloomfield, NJ.
School address
District: Bloomfield Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340183001988 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
3.2%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-89% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Brookdale Elementary School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Brookdale Elementary School
Brookdale Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Bloomfield, New Jersey, enrolling 342 students.
At 11.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New Jersey median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 3.2% free-meal eligibility runs 89% below the New Jersey average.
Enrollment of 342 puts it in the smaller third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Among 541 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #453, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 342 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Bloomfield's elementary schools, it stands alongside Demarest Elementary School (482 students): Brookdale Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.4:1 vs 11.5:1).
Bloomfield Township School District also operates Bloomfield High School (2,055 students) and Bloomfield Middle School (944 students) alongside Brookdale 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 Brookdale Elementary School compares
Brookdale 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.2% | ▼ 89% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 342 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
342
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
3.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 89% 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$21,950
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 342 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.
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
White 55.3%
Hispanic or Latino 24.6%
Asian 8.5%
African American 6.1%
Two or More 5.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 55.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.0, Brookdale Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bloomfield Township School District, which includes Brookdale Elementary School.
$21,950
Per student
-12%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.7%
State 40.7%
Federal 7.6%
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 Brookdale Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomfield High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bloomfield Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairview Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Demarest Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Berkeley Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brookdale Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,055
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 944
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Bloomfield
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Demarest Elementary School
Standard public school
482 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
Berkeley Elementary School
Standard public school
453 students 10.5:1 students per teacher
Oak View Elementary School
Standard public school
399 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Carteret Elementary School
Standard public school
383 students 10.6:1 students per teacher
Franklin Elementary School
Standard public school
352 students 10.4:1 students per teacher
Watsessing Elementary School
Standard public school
333 students 10.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~342 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Brookdale Elementary School
How many students attend Brookdale Elementary School?
Brookdale Elementary School has 342 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bloomfield, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brookdale Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brookdale Elementary School is 11.4:1, which is 3% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 27% 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 Brookdale Elementary School?
3.2% of students at Brookdale Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brookdale Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Brookdale Elementary School is White at 55.3% of enrollment, in Bloomfield, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brookdale Elementary School?
Brookdale Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Brookdale Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Bloomfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Brookdale Elementary School ranks #1 of 7 elementary schools in Bloomfield, 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 Bloomfield on the city page.
Is Brookdale Elementary School a good school?
Brookdale Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. 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 Bloomfield Township School District?
Besides Brookdale Elementary School, Bloomfield Township School District also operates Bloomfield High School (2,055 students), Bloomfield Middle School (944 students), and Fairview Elementary School (499 students). See the Bloomfield Township School District district page for the complete list.
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