Enrollment
1,396
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 340009000829 Charter school
Central Jersey College Prep Charter School — Somerset, NJ
Federal NCES profile for Central Jersey College Prep Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 51/100.
👥 Class size 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 86
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Central Jersey College Prep Charter School · New Jersey
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
97.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 11.9:1 New Jersey avg
+12% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Central Jersey College Prep Charter School reports 1,396 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 97.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 12% above the New Jersey state mean of 11.9:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 16% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 18.6% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 37% below the New Jersey average and 64% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 1396 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 5.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Central Jersey College Prep Charter School spends $15,641 per pupil district-wide, below the New Jersey average of $29,189 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 83.3% from local sources (property taxes), 10.3% from the state, and 6.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (C-), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Central Jersey College Prep Charter School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New Jersey state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▲ 12% | 11.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.6% | ▼ 37% | 29.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 1,396 | top 96% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
13.3:1
students per teacher
— 12% above state mean
Top 80% in New Jersey — lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
5.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$15,641
per pupil, district-wide
— below New Jersey avg of $29,189
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
Enrollment 1,396 Top 96% in New Jersey — larger than 4% of 2,509 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 97.0
Students per teacher 13.3:1 +12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 18.6% -37% vs state
NCES ID 340009000829
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.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 19
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 1396:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 5.5%
In-school suspensions 156
Out-of-school suspensions 70
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Central Jersey College Prep Charter School, which includes Central Jersey College Prep Charter School.
$15,641
Per student
-46%
vs New Jersey
Avg $29,189
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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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 other 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 13.3:1, which is 12% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.9:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Somerset, NJ.
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 51/100 (C-) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.