How do these schools compare?
| Metric | J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy | Thomas A. Edison Career and Technical Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Elizabeth, NJ | Elizabeth, NJ |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 415 | 842 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.8:1 | 14.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 71.1% | 75.4% |
| 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 | J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy | Thomas A. Edison Career and Technical Academy |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $24,903 | $24,903 |
| District | Elizabeth Public Schools | Elizabeth Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy | Thomas A. Edison Career and Technical Academy |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5.1% | 3.5% |
| African American | 16.6% | 18.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 77.1% | 77.9% |
| Asian | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy | Thomas A. Edison Career and Technical Academy |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 6 | 3 |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 168:1 | 165:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 21.6% | 29.4% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 2 | 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.