How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Essex Junior Academy | South End Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Cedar Grove, NJ | Cedar Grove, NJ |
| School Type | special-ed | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 15 | 349 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 3.3:1 | 12.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 46.7% | 5.4% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Essex Junior Academy | South End Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $217,451 | $24,448 |
| District | Essex Regional Educational Services Commission | Cedar Grove Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Essex Junior Academy | South End Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 0.0% | 72.8% |
| African American | 66.7% | 2.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33.3% | 12.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 7.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 0.0% | 4.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Essex Junior Academy | South End Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | - | 334:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | - | 11.0% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 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.