Enrollment
1,396
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Somerset, NJ
Central Jersey College Prep Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Central Jersey College Prep Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340009000829Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 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
Central Jersey College Prep Charter School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of New Jersey schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New Jersey.
- #5 of 7
- schools in Somerset · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 18.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Jersey College Prep Charter School has class sizes larger than 88% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Jersey College Prep Charter School ranks #5 of 7 schools in Somerset, NJ.
School address
District: Central Jersey College Prep Charter School · New Jersey
NCES ID 340009000829 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
97.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.6%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Central Jersey College Prep Charter School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Central Jersey College Prep Charter School
Central Jersey College Prep Charter School is a lower-poverty, large charter combined-grade school in Somerset, New Jersey, enrolling 1,396 students.
Class loads run heavy: 14.4:1 is larger than about 88% of New Jersey schools and 22% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 18.6% lands close to the New Jersey typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New Jersey, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,396 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Among 162 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #123, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (47%) and African American (23%) (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1396 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Central Jersey College Prep Charter School spends $15,440 per pupil, 38% below the New Jersey average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Somerset's public schools, it stands alongside Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School (613 students): Central Jersey College Prep Charter School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.4:1 vs 16.1:1).
Central Jersey College Prep Charter School is a single-school charter district, so Central Jersey College Prep Charter School operates independently rather than alongside district-mates. At 1,396 students, it is also among the largest single-school districts in New Jersey, well beyond the enrollment of a typical standalone charter.
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 Central Jersey College Prep Charter School compares
Central Jersey College Prep Charter 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 22% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.6% | ▼ 37% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,396 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,396
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 88% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,440
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $24,984
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 1396 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
156
in-school suspensions + 70 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.2 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
Asian 47.1%
African American 23.2%
Hispanic or Latino 17.6%
White 9.4%
Two or More 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 47.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.4, Central Jersey College Prep Charter School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Central Jersey College Prep Charter School, which includes Central Jersey College Prep Charter School.
$15,440
Per student
-38%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 83.3%
State 10.3%
Federal 6.4%
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.
Similar other schools in Somerset
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School
Standard public school
613 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Elizabeth Avenue School
Standard public school
541 students 9.5:1 students per teacher
Hillcrest School
Standard public school
439 students 10:1 students per teacher
Macafee Road School
Standard public school
405 students 10.4:1 students per teacher
Conerly Road School
Standard public school
350 students 10.3:1 students per teacher
Pine Grove Manor School
Standard public school
346 students 8.2:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~1,396 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Central Jersey College Prep Charter School
How many students attend Central Jersey College Prep Charter School?
Central Jersey College Prep Charter School has 1,396 students enrolled. It is a public school in Somerset, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Jersey College Prep Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Jersey College Prep Charter School is 14.4:1, which is 22% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Jersey College Prep Charter School?
18.6% of students at Central Jersey College Prep Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Jersey College Prep Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Central Jersey College Prep Charter School is Asian at 47.1% of enrollment, in Somerset, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Jersey College Prep Charter School?
Central Jersey College Prep Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Central Jersey College Prep Charter School rank among schools in Somerset?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Jersey College Prep Charter School ranks #5 of 7 schools in Somerset, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Somerset on the city page.
Is Central Jersey College Prep Charter School a good school?
Central Jersey College Prep Charter School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of New Jersey schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New Jersey. 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 Central Jersey College Prep Charter School?
None; Central Jersey College Prep Charter School is a single-school charter district, and Central Jersey College Prep Charter School is its only campus.
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