How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Columbus Elementary School | Port Reading Avenue Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Carteret, NJ | Port Reading, NJ |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 642 | 385 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 66.2% | 47.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Columbus Elementary School | Port Reading Avenue Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $22,307 | $24,527 |
| District | Carteret Public Schools | Woodbridge Township School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Columbus Elementary School | Port Reading Avenue Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6.9% | 23.6% |
| African American | 23.7% | 7.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49.5% | 50.1% |
| Asian | 16.0% | 16.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.4% | 2.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Columbus Elementary School | Port Reading Avenue Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | - | 372:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 20.6% | 12.2% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 8 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.