- Enrollment
- 2,134
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Somerset, NJ
Elizabeth Avenue School
Federal NCES profile for Elizabeth Avenue School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340549005198
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elizabeth Avenue School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of New Jersey schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 7
- schools in Somerset · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.5:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 36.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Elizabeth Avenue School has class sizes smaller than 81% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elizabeth Avenue School ranks #2 of 7 schools in Somerset, NJ.
School address
District: Franklin Township Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340549005198 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Elizabeth Avenue School held near 561 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 57.3 → 55.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 340549005198 · Somerset, NJ Other · MID · TRAD
541 enr · 9.5:1 · 36.1% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin High School (2,134 students)
Elizabeth Avenue School held near 561 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 57.3 → 55.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Elizabeth Avenue School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Franklin High
Franklin High School
2,134 students
- Franklin Middl 787
Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus
787 students
- Claremont Elem 685
Claremont Elementary School
685 students
- Franklin Park 671
Franklin Park School
671 students
- Franklin Middl 592
Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus
592 students
- This school 541
Elizabeth Avenue School
541 students
What this shows Elizabeth Avenue School reports 541 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elizabeth Avenue School compares
Elizabeth Avenue 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 | 9.5:1 | ▼ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.1% | ▲ 22% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 541 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.5:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
541
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
9.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 19% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.5%
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
$26,100
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 271 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 40.9%
African American 25.9%
Asian 14.2%
White 13.5%
Two or More 5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.4, Elizabeth Avenue School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Franklin Township Public School District reports $26,100 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elizabeth Avenue School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Claremont Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin Park School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elizabeth Avenue School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 787
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 685
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 592
- Students per teacher
- 7.3:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
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Hillcrest School
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Macafee Road School
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Conerly Road School
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Pine Grove Manor School
Standard public school
346 students 8.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~541 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elizabeth Avenue School
How many students attend Elizabeth Avenue School?
Elizabeth Avenue School has 541 students enrolled. It is a public school in Somerset, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 554 (2022-23) → 561 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elizabeth Avenue School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elizabeth Avenue School is 9.5:1, which is 19% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 39% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elizabeth Avenue School?
36.1% of students at Elizabeth Avenue School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elizabeth Avenue School?
The largest demographic group at Elizabeth Avenue School is Hispanic or Latino at 40.9% of enrollment, in Somerset, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elizabeth Avenue School?
Elizabeth Avenue School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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 Elizabeth Avenue School rank among schools in Somerset?
By Resource Investment Index, Elizabeth Avenue School ranks #2 of 7 schools in Somerset, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Somerset on the city page.
What other schools are in Franklin Township Public School District?
Besides Elizabeth Avenue School, Franklin Township Public School District also operates Franklin High School (2,134 students), Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus (787 students), and Claremont Elementary School (685 students). See the Franklin Township Public School District district page for the complete list.