Enrollment
522
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bridgeton, NJ
Cherry Street School
Federal NCES profile for Cherry Street School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340225001790
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cherry Street School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Bridgeton · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 522
- students enrolled
Cherry Street School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cherry Street School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Bridgeton, NJ.
School address
District: Bridgeton City School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340225001790 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cherry Street School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cherry Street School
Cherry Street School is a mid-sized elementary school in Bridgeton, New Jersey, enrolling 522 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.4:1 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 522 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Jersey median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (59%) and African American (35%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 174 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 217 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 522 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Bridgeton's elementary schools, it stands alongside Bridgeton Public Charter School (106 students): Cherry Street School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.4:1 vs 8.2:1).
Bridgeton City School District also operates Bridgeton High School (1,641 students) and Broad Street School (784 students) alongside Cherry Street School.
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 Cherry Street School compares
Cherry Street 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 | 12.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 522 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
522
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 67% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.2%
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
$22,691
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $24,984
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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
- 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
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.
Student-body diversity index 52.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.4, Cherry Street School is about as mixed as the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bridgeton City School District, which includes Cherry Street School.
$22,691
Per student
-9%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Cherry Street School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeton High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Broad Street School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Quarter Mile Lane School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Buckshutem Road School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Indian Ave School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cherry Street School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,641
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 784
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 693
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar elementary schools in Bridgeton
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~522 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Cherry Street School
How many students attend Cherry Street School?
Cherry Street School has 522 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bridgeton, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cherry Street School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cherry Street School is 12.4:1, which is 5% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Bridgeton, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cherry Street School?
Cherry Street School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cherry Street School rank among elementary schools in Bridgeton?
By Resource Investment Index, Cherry Street School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Bridgeton, 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 Bridgeton on the city page.
Is Cherry Street School a good school?
Cherry Street School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. 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 Bridgeton City School District?
Besides Cherry Street School, Bridgeton City School District also operates Bridgeton High School (1,641 students), Broad Street School (784 students), and Quarter Mile Lane School (693 students). See the Bridgeton City School District district page for the complete list.
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