Enrollment
718
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jackson, NJ
Crawford-Rodriguez Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Crawford-Rodriguez Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340774000463
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crawford-Rodriguez Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of New Jersey schools.
- #4 of 6
- schools in Jackson · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 31.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Crawford-Rodriguez Elementary School has class sizes larger than 84% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crawford-Rodriguez Elementary School ranks #4 of 6 schools in Jackson, NJ.
School address
District: Jackson Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340774000463 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.8%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Crawford-Rodriguez Elementary School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Crawford-Rodriguez Elementary School
Crawford-Rodriguez Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Jackson, New Jersey, enrolling 718 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.8:1 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 31.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 718 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 304 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #205.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (44%) and White (42%) (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 718 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Jackson's public schools, it stands alongside Switlik Elementary School (758 students): Crawford-Rodriguez Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.8:1 vs 12.4:1).
Jackson Township School District also operates Jackson Memorial High School (1,577 students) and Jackson Liberty High School (1,012 students) alongside Crawford-Rodriguez Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Crawford-Rodriguez Elementary School compares
Crawford-Rodriguez Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▲ 17% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.8% | ▲ 7% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 718 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
718
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% above 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 84% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.3%
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
$24,685
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $24,984
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 718 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.6%
White 41.5%
African American 8.9%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.8, Crawford-Rodriguez Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jackson Township School District, which includes Crawford-Rodriguez Elementary School.
$24,685
Per student
-1%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+49%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.3%
State 39.8%
Federal 7.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Crawford-Rodriguez Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Memorial High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jackson Liberty High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carl W. Goetz Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Switlik Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elms Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crawford-Rodriguez Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,577
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 1,012
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 978
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Jackson
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Switlik Elementary School
Standard public school
758 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Elms Elementary School
Standard public school
705 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Lucy N. Holman Elementary School
Standard public school
547 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Howard C. Johnson Elementary School
Standard public school
416 students 10.7:1 students per teacher
Sylvia Rosenauer Elementary School
Standard public school
248 students 9.2:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~718 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Crawford-Rodriguez Elementary School
How many students attend Crawford-Rodriguez Elementary School?
Crawford-Rodriguez Elementary School has 718 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jackson, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crawford-Rodriguez Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Crawford-Rodriguez Elementary School is 13.8:1, which is 17% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Crawford-Rodriguez Elementary School?
31.8% of students at Crawford-Rodriguez Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crawford-Rodriguez Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Crawford-Rodriguez Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 43.6% of enrollment, in Jackson, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crawford-Rodriguez Elementary School?
Crawford-Rodriguez Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Crawford-Rodriguez Elementary School rank among schools in Jackson?
By Resource Investment Index, Crawford-Rodriguez Elementary School ranks #4 of 6 schools in Jackson, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Jackson on the city page.
Is Crawford-Rodriguez Elementary School a good school?
Crawford-Rodriguez Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of New Jersey schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Jackson Township School District?
Besides Crawford-Rodriguez Elementary School, Jackson Township School District also operates Jackson Memorial High School (1,577 students), Jackson Liberty High School (1,012 students), and Carl W. Goetz Middle School (978 students). See the Jackson Township School District district page for the complete list.
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