- Enrollment
- 2,055
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bloomfield, NJ
Carteret Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Carteret Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340183001992
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carteret Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #7 of 7
- elementary schools in Bloomfield · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.6:1
- students per teacher
- 41.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Carteret Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carteret Elementary School ranks #7 of 7 elementary schools in Bloomfield, NJ.
School address
District: Bloomfield Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340183001992 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Carteret Elementary School held near 372 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.5 → 40.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 340183001992 · Bloomfield, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
383 enr · 10.6:1 · 41.0% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Bloomfield High School (2,055 students)
Carteret Elementary School held near 372 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.5 → 40.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Carteret Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bloomfield Hig
Bloomfield High School
2,055 students
- Bloomfield Mid
Bloomfield Middle School
944 students
- Fairview Eleme 499
Fairview Elementary School
499 students
- Demarest Eleme 482
Demarest Elementary School
482 students
- Berkeley Eleme 453
Berkeley Elementary School
453 students
- This school 383
Carteret Elementary School
383 students
What this shows Carteret Elementary School reports 383 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carteret Elementary School compares
Carteret 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 10% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.0% | ▲ 39% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 383 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
383
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$23,287
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 383 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.9%
African American 17.8%
White 8.6%
Asian 3.1%
Two or More 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.5, Carteret Elementary School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Bloomfield Township School District reports $23,287 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carteret Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomfield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bloomfield Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairview Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Demarest Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Berkeley Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carteret Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
Franklin Elementary School
Standard public school
352 students 10.4:1 students per teacher
Brookdale Elementary School
Standard public school
342 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Watsessing Elementary School
Standard public school
333 students 10.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~383 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carteret Elementary School
How many students attend Carteret Elementary School?
Carteret Elementary School has 383 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bloomfield, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 373 (2022-23) → 372 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carteret Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carteret Elementary School is 10.6:1, which is 10% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 32% 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 Carteret Elementary School?
41.0% of students at Carteret Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carteret Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Carteret Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 68.9% of enrollment, in Bloomfield, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carteret Elementary School?
Carteret Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Carteret Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Bloomfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Carteret Elementary School ranks #7 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.
What other schools are in Bloomfield Township School District?
Besides Carteret 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.