Enrollment
522
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 340225001790
Cherry Street School — Bridgeton, NJ
Federal NCES profile for Cherry Street School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 38/100.
👥 Class size 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 9
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: Bridgeton City School District · 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)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 11.9:1 New Jersey avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cherry Street School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Cherry Street School reports 522 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 42.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 7% 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 20% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 174 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 36.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Bridgeton City School District spends $25,522 per pupil district-wide, below the New Jersey average of $29,189 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 3.1% from local sources (property taxes), 82.3% from the state, and 14.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F), 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 Cherry Street 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 | 12.7:1 | ▲ 7% | 11.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 522 | top 63% | — | — |
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.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
— 7% above state mean
Top 73% in New Jersey — lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
36.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$25,522
per pupil, district-wide
— below New Jersey avg of $29,189
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 174 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 191 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 41.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 522 Top 63% in New Jersey — larger than 37% of 2,509 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 42.0
Students per teacher 12.7:1 +7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 340225001790
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.2%
African American 35.2%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
White 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 174:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 36.2%
In-school suspensions 26
Out-of-school suspensions 191
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bridgeton City School District, which includes Cherry Street School.
$25,522
Per student
-13%
vs New Jersey
Avg $29,189
+31%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 3.1%
State 82.3%
Federal 14.6%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,641
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Enrollment
- 784
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Enrollment
- 693
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Enrollment
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
Similar elementary schools in Bridgeton
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Broad Street School
Standard public school
784 students 9.8:1 students per teacher
Buckshutem Road School
Standard public school
653 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Indian Ave School
Standard public school
627 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
West Avenue School
Standard public school
528 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
Why missing 10% of school matters and how it varies by district.
Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Cherry Street School
How many students attend Cherry Street School?
Cherry Street School has 522 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in BRIDGETON, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cherry Street School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cherry Street School is 12.7:1, which is 7% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.9:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cherry Street School?
The largest demographic group at Cherry Street School is Hispanic or Latino at 59.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in BRIDGETON, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cherry Street School?
Cherry Street School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.