- Enrollment
- 2,410
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Union, NJ
Connecticut Farms Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Connecticut Farms Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341650005752
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Connecticut Farms Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of New Jersey schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 6
- schools in Union · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 17.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Connecticut Farms Elementary has class sizes larger than 70% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Connecticut Farms Elementary ranks #2 of 6 schools in Union, NJ.
School address
District: Township of Union School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341650005752 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Connecticut Farms Elementary held near 425 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 341650005752 · Union, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
430 enr · 12.6:1 · 17.1% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Union High School (2,410 students)
Connecticut Farms Elementary held near 425 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Connecticut Farms Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Union High Sch
Union High School
2,410 students
- Burnet Middle
Burnet Middle School
970 students
- Hannah Caldwel 812
Hannah Caldwell Elementary
812 students
- Kawameeh Middl 729
Kawameeh Middle School
729 students
- Washington Ele 578
Washington Elementary
578 students
- This school 430
Connecticut Farms Elementary
430 students
What this shows Connecticut Farms Elementary reports 430 students on the CCD universe file.
How Connecticut Farms Elementary compares
Connecticut Farms Elementary 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 | 12.6:1 | ▲ 7% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.1% | ▼ 42% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 430 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
430
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$21,333
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 430 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 34.0%
African American 33.0%
White 20.5%
Asian 8.4%
Two or More 3.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 34.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.5, Connecticut Farms Elementary is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Township of Union School District reports $21,333 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Connecticut Farms Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Burnet Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hannah Caldwell Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kawameeh Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Connecticut Farms Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 970
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 812
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~430 students)
Frequently asked questions about Connecticut Farms Elementary
How many students attend Connecticut Farms Elementary?
Connecticut Farms Elementary has 430 students enrolled. It is a public school in Union, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 420 (2022-23) → 425 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Connecticut Farms Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Connecticut Farms Elementary is 12.6:1, which is 7% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Connecticut Farms Elementary?
17.1% of students at Connecticut Farms Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Connecticut Farms Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Connecticut Farms Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 34.0% of enrollment, in Union, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Connecticut Farms Elementary?
Connecticut Farms Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Connecticut Farms Elementary rank among schools in Union?
By Resource Investment Index, Connecticut Farms Elementary ranks #2 of 6 schools in Union, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Union on the city page.
What other schools are in Township of Union School District?
Besides Connecticut Farms Elementary, Township of Union School District also operates Union High School (2,410 students), Burnet Middle School (970 students), and Hannah Caldwell Elementary (812 students). See the Township of Union School District district page for the complete list.