- Enrollment
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Edison, NJ
Edison Academy Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for Edison Academy Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 341008000395
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 93
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edison Academy Magnet School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of New Jersey schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Edison · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.7:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 0.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Edison Academy Magnet School has class sizes larger than 93% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edison Academy Magnet School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Edison, NJ.
School address
NCES ID 341008000395 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Edison Academy Magnet School held near 175 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 11.0 → 10.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 341008000395 · Edison, NJ High · SMALL · TRAD
173 enr · 15.7:1 · 0.6% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: East Brunswick Magnet School (745 students)
Edison Academy Magnet School held near 175 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 11.0 → 10.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Edison Academy Magnet School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Brunswick
East Brunswick Magnet School
745 students
- Piscataway Mag
Piscataway Magnet School
640 students
- Woodbridge Aca 288
Woodbridge Academy Magnet School
288 students
- Perth Amboy Ma 269
Perth Amboy Magnet School
269 students
- This school 173
Edison Academy Magnet School
173 students
What this shows Edison Academy Magnet School reports 173 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edison Academy Magnet School compares
Edison Academy Magnet School 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 33% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 0.6% | ▼ 98% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 173 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
173
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
0.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 98% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 93% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
2.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$27,454
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 173 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.
Student demographics
Asian 88.4%
White 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
African American 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: Asian at 88.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.5, Edison Academy Magnet School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
District finance for Middlesex County Vocational and Technical School District reports $27,454 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Edison Academy Magnet School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Brunswick Magnet School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Piscataway Magnet School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodbridge Academy Magnet School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Perth Amboy Magnet School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edison Academy Magnet School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Nationwide high 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 (~173 students)
Frequently asked questions about Edison Academy Magnet School
How many students attend Edison Academy Magnet School?
Edison Academy Magnet School has 173 students enrolled. It is a high school in Edison, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 175 (2022-23) → 175 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edison Academy Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edison Academy Magnet School is 15.7:1, which is 33% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Edison Academy Magnet School?
0.6% of students at Edison Academy Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edison Academy Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Edison Academy Magnet School is Asian at 88.4% of enrollment, in Edison, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edison Academy Magnet School?
Edison Academy Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Edison Academy Magnet School rank among high schools in Edison?
By Resource Investment Index, Edison Academy Magnet School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Edison, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Edison on the city page.
What other schools are in Middlesex County Vocational and Technical School District?
Besides Edison Academy Magnet School, Middlesex County Vocational and Technical School District also operates East Brunswick Magnet School (745 students), Piscataway Magnet School (640 students), and Woodbridge Academy Magnet School (288 students). See the Middlesex County Vocational and Technical School District district page for the complete list.