Enrollment
1,296
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 340361001816
Cumberland County Technical Education Center — Millville, NJ
Federal NCES profile for Cumberland County Technical Education Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 66/100.
👥 Class size 51
📚 AP courses 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 84
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
89.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 11.9:1 New Jersey avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.4%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cumberland County Technical Education Center compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Cumberland County Technical Education Center reports 1,296 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 89.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 3% above the New Jersey state mean of 11.9:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 23% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 22.4% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 24% below the New Jersey average and 57% below the national baseline. The school offers 11 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 162 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 6.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Cumberland County Board of Vocational Education spends $29,627 per pupil district-wide, above the New Jersey average of $29,189 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 31.9% from local sources (property taxes), 57.7% from the state, and 10.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (B-), calculated from 5 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Cumberland County Technical Education Center compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New Jersey state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.4% | ▼ 24% | 29.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 1,296 | top 95% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
22.4%
free-lunch eligible
— 24% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
— 3% above state mean
Top 65% in New Jersey — lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
6.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$29,627
per pupil, district-wide
— above New Jersey avg of $29,189
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 162 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 1,296 Top 95% in New Jersey — larger than 5% of 2,509 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 89.0
Students per teacher 12.2:1 +3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 22.4% -24% vs state
NCES ID 340361001816
Student demographics
White 43.5%
Hispanic or Latino 41.7%
African American 8.3%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 43.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 8.0
Students per counselor 162:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 6.5%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 25
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cumberland County Board of Vocational Education, which includes Cumberland County Technical Education Center.
$29,627
Per student
+2%
vs New Jersey
Avg $29,189
+52%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 31.9%
State 57.7%
Federal 10.4%
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.
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Cumberland County Technical Education Center
How many students attend Cumberland County Technical Education Center?
Cumberland County Technical Education Center has 1,296 students enrolled. It is a high school in Millville, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cumberland County Technical Education Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Cumberland County Technical Education Center is 12.2:1, which is 3% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.9:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cumberland County Technical Education Center?
22.4% of students at Cumberland County Technical Education Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cumberland County Technical Education Center?
The largest demographic group at Cumberland County Technical Education Center is White at 43.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in Millville, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cumberland County Technical Education Center?
Cumberland County Technical Education Center has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (B-) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.