- Enrollment
- 1,038
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Aberdeen, NJ
Cambridge Park Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Cambridge Park Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340975000723
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cambridge Park Elementary School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of New Jersey schools.
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.8:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 20.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 286
- students enrolled
Cambridge Park Elementary School has class sizes larger than 99% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340975000723 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+132 students YoY
Cambridge Park Elementary School grew from 134 students in 2022-23 to 266 in 2023-24 (+98.5%).
Teacher FTE added 12.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+132 students YoY 340975000723 · Aberdeen, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
286 enr · 23.8:1 · 20.9% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Matawan Regional High School (1,038 students)
Cambridge Park Elementary School grew from 134 students in 2022-23 to 266 in 2023-24 (+98.5%). Teacher FTE added 12.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Cambridge Park Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Matawan Region
Matawan Regional High School
1,038 students
- Matawan-Aberde
Matawan-Aberdeen Middle School
835 students
- Lloyd Road Ele
Lloyd Road Elementary School
519 students
- Strathmore Ele
Strathmore Elementary School
481 students
- Ravine Drive E 395
Ravine Drive Elementary School
395 students
- This school 286
Cambridge Park Elementary School
286 students
What this shows Cambridge Park Elementary School reports 286 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cambridge Park Elementary School compares
Cambridge Park Elementary 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 | 23.8:1 | ▲ 102% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.9% | ▼ 29% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 286 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.8:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
286
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
23.8:1
students per teacher
- 102% above state mean
Top 99% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$24,929
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
Counselors0.0 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 55.6%
Hispanic or Latino 26.2%
Two or More 7.7%
African American 5.6%
Asian 4.9%
Largest group: White at 55.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.1, Cambridge Park Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District reports $24,929 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cambridge Park Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matawan Regional High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Matawan-Aberdeen Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lloyd Road Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Strathmore Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ravine Drive Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cambridge Park Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 835
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~286 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Cambridge Park Elementary School
How many students attend Cambridge Park Elementary School?
Cambridge Park Elementary School has 286 students enrolled. It is a public school in Aberdeen, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 134 (2022-23) → 266 (2023-24), up 132.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cambridge Park Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cambridge Park Elementary School is 23.8:1, which is 102% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cambridge Park Elementary School?
20.9% of students at Cambridge Park Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cambridge Park Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Cambridge Park Elementary School is White at 55.6% of enrollment, in Aberdeen, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cambridge Park Elementary School?
Cambridge Park Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
What other schools are in Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District?
Besides Cambridge Park Elementary School, Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District also operates Matawan Regional High School (1,038 students), Matawan-Aberdeen Middle School (835 students), and Lloyd Road Elementary School (519 students). See the Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District district page for the complete list.