- Enrollment
- 1,764
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Parlin, NJ
Emma Arleth Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Emma Arleth Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341464003584
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Emma Arleth Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Parlin · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.5:1
- students per teacher
- 23.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Emma Arleth Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Emma Arleth Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Parlin, NJ.
School address
District: Sayreville School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341464003584 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Emma Arleth Elementary School shrank from 486 students in 2022-23 to 460 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE added 42.8 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 341464003584 · Parlin, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
485 enr · 11.5:1 · 23.3% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Sayreville War Memorial High School (1,764 students)
Emma Arleth Elementary School shrank from 486 students in 2022-23 to 460 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE added 42.8 → 44.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Emma Arleth Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sayreville War
Sayreville War Memorial High School
1,764 students
- Sayreville Mid
Sayreville Middle School
1,294 students
- Samsel Upper E
Samsel Upper Elementary School
870 students
- Dwight D. Eise 488
Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School
488 students
- This school 485
Emma Arleth Elementary School
485 students
- Harry S. Truma 425
Harry S. Truman Elementary School
425 students
What this shows Emma Arleth Elementary School reports 485 students on the CCD universe file.
How Emma Arleth Elementary School compares
Emma Arleth Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.3% | ▼ 21% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 485 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
485
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% below 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 53% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,025
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 485 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
White 43.3%
Hispanic or Latino 22.1%
African American 15.1%
Asian 12.0%
Two or More 6.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: White at 43.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.3, Emma Arleth Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sayreville School District reports $21,025 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Emma Arleth Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sayreville War Memorial High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sayreville Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Samsel Upper Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harry S. Truman Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Emma Arleth Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,294
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~485 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Emma Arleth Elementary School
How many students attend Emma Arleth Elementary School?
Emma Arleth Elementary School has 485 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Parlin, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 486 (2022-23) → 460 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emma Arleth Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Emma Arleth Elementary School is 11.5:1, which is 3% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 27% 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 Emma Arleth Elementary School?
23.3% of students at Emma Arleth Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Emma Arleth Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Emma Arleth Elementary School is White at 43.3% of enrollment, in Parlin, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Emma Arleth Elementary School?
Emma Arleth Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Emma Arleth Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Parlin?
By Resource Investment Index, Emma Arleth Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Parlin, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Parlin on the city page.
What other schools are in Sayreville School District?
Besides Emma Arleth Elementary School, Sayreville School District also operates Sayreville War Memorial High School (1,764 students), Sayreville Middle School (1,294 students), and Samsel Upper Elementary School (870 students). See the Sayreville School District district page for the complete list.