Enrollment
541
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
57.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.5:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.1%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elizabeth Avenue School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Elizabeth Avenue School
Elizabeth Avenue School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Somerset, New Jersey, enrolling 541 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 36.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 541 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Among 385 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #41, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (41%) and African American (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 271 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
13.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Somerset's public schools, it stands alongside Central Jersey College Prep Charter School (1,396 students): Elizabeth Avenue School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (9.5:1 vs 14.4:1).
Franklin Township Public School District also operates Franklin High School (2,134 students) and Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus (787 students) alongside Elizabeth Avenue School.
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 Elizabeth Avenue School compares
Elizabeth Avenue 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$26,171
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $24,984
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Franklin Township Public School District, which includes Elizabeth Avenue School.
$26,171
Per student
+5%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+58%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.9%
State 24.6%
Federal 5.5%
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.
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
- 2,134
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- 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
Similar other schools in Somerset
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Central Jersey College Prep Charter School
Standard public school
1,396 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School
Standard public school
613 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Hillcrest School
Standard public school
439 students 10:1 students per teacher
Macafee Road School
Standard public school
405 students 10.4:1 students per teacher
Conerly Road School
Standard public school
350 students 10.3:1 students per teacher
Pine Grove Manor School
Standard public school
346 students 8.2:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~541 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Elizabeth Avenue School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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