- Enrollment
- 1,116
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cranford, NJ
Brookside Place School
Federal NCES profile for Brookside Place School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340357005466
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brookside Place School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of New Jersey schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Cranford · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 0.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Brookside Place School has class sizes larger than 81% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brookside Place School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Cranford, NJ.
School address
District: Cranford Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340357005466 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Brookside Place School held near 357 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.5 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 340357005466 · Cranford, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
364 enr · 13.5:1 · 0.8% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Cranford High School (1,116 students)
Brookside Place School held near 357 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.5 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Brookside Place School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cranford High
Cranford High School
1,116 students
- Orange Avenue
Orange Avenue School
750 students
- Hillside Avenu
Hillside Avenue School
743 students
- This school 364
Brookside Place School
364 students
- Walnut Avenue 304
Walnut Avenue School
304 students
- Livingston Ave 270
Livingston Avenue School
270 students
What this shows Brookside Place School reports 364 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brookside Place School compares
Brookside Place 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 | 13.5:1 | ▲ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 0.8% | ▼ 97% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 364 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
364
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
0.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 97% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 81% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$22,905
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 75.5%
Hispanic or Latino 14.6%
Two or More 6.6%
Asian 2.7%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 75.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.4, Brookside Place School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cranford Public School District reports $22,905 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brookside Place School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cranford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Orange Avenue School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hillside Avenue School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Walnut Avenue School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Livingston Avenue School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brookside Place School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 743
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~364 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brookside Place School
How many students attend Brookside Place School?
Brookside Place School has 364 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cranford, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 355 (2022-23) → 357 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brookside Place School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brookside Place School is 13.5:1, which is 14% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brookside Place School?
0.8% of students at Brookside Place School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brookside Place School?
The largest demographic group at Brookside Place School is White at 75.5% of enrollment, in Cranford, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brookside Place School?
Brookside Place School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Brookside Place School rank among elementary schools in Cranford?
By Resource Investment Index, Brookside Place School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Cranford, 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 Cranford on the city page.
What other schools are in Cranford Public School District?
Besides Brookside Place School, Cranford Public School District also operates Cranford High School (1,116 students), Orange Avenue School (750 students), and Hillside Avenue School (743 students). See the Cranford Public School District district page for the complete list.