- Enrollment
- 1,348
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elizabeth, NJ
Dr. Antonia Pantoja School No. 27
Federal NCES profile for Dr. Antonia Pantoja School No. 27, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340459002997
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dr. Antonia Pantoja School No. 27 earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 17
- schools in Elizabeth · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 67.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Dr. Antonia Pantoja School No. 27 has class sizes larger than 81% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. Antonia Pantoja School No. 27 ranks #2 of 17 schools in Elizabeth, NJ.
School address
District: Elizabeth Public Schools · New Jersey
NCES ID 340459002997 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Dr. Antonia Pantoja School No. 27 held near 894 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 69.0 → 64.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 340459002997 · Elizabeth, NJ Other · MID · TRAD
934 enr · 13.5:1 · 67.6% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: John E. Dwyer Technology Academy (1,348 students)
Dr. Antonia Pantoja School No. 27 held near 894 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 69.0 → 64.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Dr. Antonia Pantoja School No. 27 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John E. Dwyer
John E. Dwyer Technology Academy
1,348 students
- Admiral Willia
Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy
1,272 students
- Elizabeth High
Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy
1,268 students
- Thomas Jeffers
Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy
1,144 students
- William F. Hal
William F. Halloran School No.22
1,140 students
- This school
Dr. Antonia Pantoja School No. 27
934 students
What this shows Dr. Antonia Pantoja School No. 27 reports 934 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dr. Antonia Pantoja School No. 27 compares
Dr. Antonia Pantoja School No. 27 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 | 13.5:1 | ▲ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.6% | ▲ 128% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 934 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
934
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 128% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 81% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.7%
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
$24,903
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 467 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 78.1%
African American 16.3%
White 4.1%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.2, Dr. Antonia Pantoja School No. 27 is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Elizabeth Public Schools reports $24,903 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dr. Antonia Pantoja School No. 27 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John E. Dwyer Technology Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William F. Halloran School No.22 | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dr. Antonia Pantoja School No. 27's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,268
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 1,144
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,140
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~934 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dr. Antonia Pantoja School No. 27
How many students attend Dr. Antonia Pantoja School No. 27?
Dr. Antonia Pantoja School No. 27 has 934 students enrolled. It is a public school in Elizabeth, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 885 (2022-23) → 894 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. Antonia Pantoja School No. 27?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr. Antonia Pantoja School No. 27 is 13.5:1, which is 14% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dr. Antonia Pantoja School No. 27?
67.6% of students at Dr. Antonia Pantoja School No. 27 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dr. Antonia Pantoja School No. 27?
The largest demographic group at Dr. Antonia Pantoja School No. 27 is Hispanic or Latino at 78.1% of enrollment, in Elizabeth, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr. Antonia Pantoja School No. 27?
Dr. Antonia Pantoja School No. 27 has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Dr. Antonia Pantoja School No. 27 rank among schools in Elizabeth?
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. Antonia Pantoja School No. 27 ranks #2 of 17 schools in Elizabeth, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Elizabeth on the city page.
What other schools are in Elizabeth Public Schools?
Besides Dr. Antonia Pantoja School No. 27, Elizabeth Public Schools also operates John E. Dwyer Technology Academy (1,348 students), Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy (1,272 students), and Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy (1,268 students). See the Elizabeth Public Schools district page for the complete list.