- Enrollment
- 2,124
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · East Brunswick, NJ
Churchill Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Churchill Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340411003296
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Churchill Junior High School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of New Jersey schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New Jersey.
- #9 of 9
- schools in East Brunswick · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 14.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Churchill Junior High School has class sizes larger than 75% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Churchill Junior High School ranks #9 of 9 schools in East Brunswick, NJ.
School address
District: East Brunswick Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340411003296 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Churchill Junior High School held near 2,007 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 160.7 → 163.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 340411003296 · East Brunswick, NJ Other · LARGE · TRAD
2,080 enr · 13:1 · 14.6% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: East Brunswick High School (2,124 students)
Churchill Junior High School held near 2,007 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 160.7 → 163.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Churchill Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Brunswick
East Brunswick High School
2,124 students
- This school
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
- Lawrence Brook 362
Lawrence Brook Elementary School
362 students
What this shows Churchill Junior High School reports 2,080 students on the CCD universe file.
How Churchill Junior High School compares
Churchill Junior High School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 13:1 | ▲ 10% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.6% | ▼ 51% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,080 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
2,080
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 347 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 42.7%
Asian 35.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%
African American 5.9%
Two or More 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 42.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.5, Churchill Junior High 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 Churchill Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Brunswick High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Memorial Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Frost Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lawrence Brook Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Churchill Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 362
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
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 (~2,080 students)
Frequently asked questions about Churchill Junior High School
How many students attend Churchill Junior High School?
Churchill Junior High School has 2,080 students enrolled. It is a public school in East Brunswick, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 2,002 (2022-23) → 2,007 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Churchill Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Churchill Junior High School is 13:1, which is 10% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Churchill Junior High School?
14.6% of students at Churchill Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Churchill Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Churchill Junior High School is White at 42.7% of enrollment, in East Brunswick, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Churchill Junior High School?
Churchill Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Churchill Junior High School rank among schools in East Brunswick?
By Resource Investment Index, Churchill Junior High School ranks #9 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 Churchill Junior High School, East Brunswick Township School District also operates East Brunswick High School (2,124 students), Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School (1,221 students), and Memorial Elementary School (408 students). See the East Brunswick Township School District district page for the complete list.