- Enrollment
- 1,348
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Elizabeth, NJ
Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy
Federal NCES profile for Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 340459005478
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of New Jersey schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New Jersey.
- #1 of 28
- public schools in Elizabeth · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.6:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 56.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy has class sizes larger than 97% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy ranks #1 of 28 public schools in Elizabeth, NJ.
School address
District: Elizabeth Public Schools · New Jersey
NCES ID 340459005478 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy held near 1,291 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 68.0 → 68.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 340459005478 · Elizabeth, NJ High · MID · TRAD
1,268 enr · 18.6:1 · 56.2% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: John E. Dwyer Technology Academy (1,348 students)
Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy held near 1,291 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE held 68.0 → 68.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy 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
- This school
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
- Terence C. Rei
Terence C. Reilly School No 7
1,130 students
What this shows Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy reports 1,268 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy compares
Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy 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 | 18.6:1 | ▲ 58% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.2% | ▲ 90% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,268 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,268
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 90% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 58% above state mean
Top 97% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 317 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 70 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 76.6%
White 10.6%
African American 8.4%
Asian 4.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.3, Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Elizabeth Public Schools reports $24,903 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John E. Dwyer Technology Academy | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| William F. Halloran School No.22 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Terence C. Reilly School No 7 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy'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
- 1,144
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,140
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,130
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar high schools in Elizabeth
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
John E. Dwyer Technology Academy
Standard public school
1,348 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy
Standard public school
1,272 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy
Standard public school
1,144 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
1,015 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Thomas a. Edison Career and Technical Academy
Standard public school
842 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
K. Johnson D. Vaughan and M. Jackson Stem Academy
Standard public school
740 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,268 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy
How many students attend Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy?
Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy has 1,268 students enrolled. It is a high school in Elizabeth, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 1,281 (2022-23) → 1,291 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy is 18.6:1, which is 58% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy?
56.2% of students at Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy?
The largest demographic group at Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 76.6% of enrollment, in Elizabeth, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy?
Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy rank among public schools in Elizabeth?
By Resource Investment Index, Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy ranks #1 of 28 public 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 public schools in Elizabeth on the city page.
What other schools are in Elizabeth Public Schools?
Besides Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy, 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 Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy (1,144 students). See the Elizabeth Public Schools district page for the complete list.