- Enrollment
- 2,124
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · East Brunswick, NJ
Chittick Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Chittick Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 69/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340411003312
👥 S:T ratio 67
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chittick Elementary School earns 69/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of New Jersey schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #3 of 9
- schools in East Brunswick · Resource Index
- 69
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.2:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 23.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Chittick Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 92% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chittick Elementary School ranks #3 of 9 schools in East Brunswick, NJ.
School address
District: East Brunswick Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340411003312 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-39 students YoY
Chittick Elementary School shrank from 392 students in 2022-23 to 353 in 2023-24 (-9.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 41.9 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-39 students YoY 340411003312 · East Brunswick, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
338 enr · 8.2:1 · 23.2% lunch · RII 69
Nearest enrollment peer: East Brunswick High School (2,124 students)
Chittick Elementary School shrank from 392 students in 2022-23 to 353 in 2023-24 (-9.9%). Teacher FTE lost 41.9 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Chittick Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Brunswick
East Brunswick High School
2,124 students
- Churchill Juni
Churchill Junior High School
2,080 students
- Hammarskjold U
Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School
1,221 students
- Memorial Eleme 408
Memorial Elementary School
408 students
- Frost Elementa 383
Frost Elementary School
383 students
- This school 338
Chittick Elementary School
338 students
What this shows Chittick Elementary School reports 338 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chittick Elementary School compares
Chittick Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 8.2:1 | ▼ 31% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.2% | ▼ 22% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 338 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.2:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
338
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
8.2:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 8% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$26,439
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 37.6%
Hispanic or Latino 29.6%
Asian 23.1%
African American 5.3%
Two or More 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 37.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.4, Chittick Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for East Brunswick Township School District reports $26,439 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chittick Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Brunswick High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Churchill Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Memorial Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frost Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chittick Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,080
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 1,221
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
Nationwide other 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 (~338 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chittick Elementary School
How many students attend Chittick Elementary School?
Chittick Elementary School has 338 students enrolled. It is a public school in East Brunswick, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 392 (2022-23) → 353 (2023-24), down 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chittick Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chittick Elementary School is 8.2:1, which is 31% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 48% 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 Chittick Elementary School?
23.2% of students at Chittick Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chittick Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Chittick Elementary School is White at 37.6% of enrollment, in East Brunswick, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chittick Elementary School?
Chittick Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 69/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Chittick Elementary School rank among schools in East Brunswick?
By Resource Investment Index, Chittick Elementary School ranks #3 of 9 schools in East Brunswick, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in East Brunswick on the city page.
What other schools are in East Brunswick Township School District?
Besides Chittick Elementary School, East Brunswick Township School District also operates East Brunswick High School (2,124 students), Churchill Junior High School (2,080 students), and Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School (1,221 students). See the East Brunswick Township School District district page for the complete list.