Enrollment
621
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Plainfield, NJ
Cresthaven Academy Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Cresthaven Academy Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340078603385Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cresthaven Academy Charter School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Plainfield · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.3:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 49.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Cresthaven Academy Charter School has class sizes larger than 96% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cresthaven Academy Charter School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Plainfield, NJ.
School address
District: Cresthaven Academy Charter School · New Jersey
NCES ID 340078603385 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+47% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.4%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cresthaven Academy Charter School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cresthaven Academy Charter School
Cresthaven Academy Charter School is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Plainfield, New Jersey, enrolling 621 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.3:1 is larger than about 96% of New Jersey schools and 47% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 49.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 621 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 2,501 New Jersey schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 296 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #262, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 621 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Cresthaven Academy Charter School spends $18,663 per pupil, 25% below the New Jersey average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 24.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Cresthaven Academy Charter School is a single-school charter district, so Cresthaven Academy Charter School operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 Cresthaven Academy Charter School compares
Cresthaven Academy Charter 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 | 17.3:1 | ▲ 47% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.4% | ▲ 67% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 621 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
621
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 47% above state mean
Top 96% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.5%
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
$18,663
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $24,984
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 621 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 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.
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 81.8%
African American 16.1%
White 1.1%
Two or More 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.5, Cresthaven Academy Charter School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cresthaven Academy Charter School, which includes Cresthaven Academy Charter School.
$18,663
Per student
-25%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 65.0%
State 11.0%
Federal 24.0%
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.
Similar elementary 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 (~621 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Cresthaven Academy Charter School
How many students attend Cresthaven Academy Charter School?
Cresthaven Academy Charter School has 621 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Plainfield, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cresthaven Academy Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cresthaven Academy Charter School is 17.3:1, which is 47% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cresthaven Academy Charter School?
49.4% of students at Cresthaven Academy Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cresthaven Academy Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Cresthaven Academy Charter School is Hispanic or Latino at 81.8% of enrollment, in Plainfield, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cresthaven Academy Charter School?
Cresthaven Academy Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Cresthaven Academy Charter School rank among public schools in Plainfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Cresthaven Academy Charter School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Plainfield, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Plainfield on the city page.
Is Cresthaven Academy Charter School a good school?
Cresthaven Academy Charter School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% 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 Cresthaven Academy Charter School?
None; Cresthaven Academy Charter School is a single-school charter district, and Cresthaven Academy Charter School is its only campus.
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