- Enrollment
- 2,134
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Somerset, NJ
Conerly Road School
Federal NCES profile for Conerly Road School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340549005196
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Conerly Road School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #3 of 7
- schools in Somerset · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.3:1
- students per teacher
- 23.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Conerly Road School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Conerly Road School ranks #3 of 7 schools in Somerset, NJ.
School address
District: Franklin Township Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340549005196 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Conerly Road School grew from 314 students in 2022-23 to 333 in 2023-24 (+6.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 34.9 → 33.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 340549005196 · Somerset, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
350 enr · 10.3:1 · 23.2% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin High School (2,134 students)
Conerly Road School grew from 314 students in 2022-23 to 333 in 2023-24 (+6.1%). Teacher FTE lost 34.9 → 33.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Conerly Road School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Franklin High
Franklin High School
2,134 students
- Franklin Middl 787
Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus
787 students
- Claremont Elem 685
Claremont Elementary School
685 students
- Franklin Park 671
Franklin Park School
671 students
- Franklin Middl 592
Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus
592 students
- This school 350
Conerly Road School
350 students
What this shows Conerly Road School reports 350 students on the CCD universe file.
How Conerly Road School compares
Conerly Road School is a growing 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 13% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.2% | ▼ 22% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 350 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
350
Bigger than 40% 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
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 32% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$26,100
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 350 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 34.9%
Hispanic or Latino 26.9%
White 17.7%
Asian 14.0%
Two or More 5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: African American at 34.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.2, Conerly Road School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Franklin Township Public School District reports $26,100 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Conerly Road School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Claremont Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Franklin Park School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Conerly Road School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 787
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 685
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 592
- Students per teacher
- 7.3:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
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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 (~350 students)
Frequently asked questions about Conerly Road School
How many students attend Conerly Road School?
Conerly Road School has 350 students enrolled. It is a public school in Somerset, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 314 (2022-23) → 333 (2023-24), up 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Conerly Road School?
The student-teacher ratio at Conerly Road School is 10.3:1, which is 13% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 34% 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 Conerly Road School?
23.2% of students at Conerly Road School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Conerly Road School?
The largest demographic group at Conerly Road School is African American at 34.9% of enrollment, in Somerset, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Conerly Road School?
Conerly Road School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 Conerly Road School rank among schools in Somerset?
By Resource Investment Index, Conerly Road School ranks #3 of 7 schools in Somerset, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Somerset on the city page.
What other schools are in Franklin Township Public School District?
Besides Conerly Road School, Franklin Township Public School District also operates Franklin High School (2,134 students), Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus (787 students), and Claremont Elementary School (685 students). See the Franklin Township Public School District district page for the complete list.