Enrollment
843
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Brick, NJ
Emma Havens Young Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Emma Havens Young Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340222004586
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Emma Havens Young Elementary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Brick · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 32.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Emma Havens Young Elementary School has class sizes larger than 84% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Emma Havens Young Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Brick, NJ.
School address
District: Brick Township Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340222004586 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
61.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.4%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Emma Havens Young Elementary School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Emma Havens Young Elementary School
Emma Havens Young Elementary School is a large elementary school in Brick, New Jersey, enrolling 843 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.8:1 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 32.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 843 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 239 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #64.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Hispanic or Latino (38%) (diversity index 57/100).
17.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Brick Township Public School District also operates Brick Township Memorial High School (1,269 students) and Brick Township High School (1,200 students) alongside Emma Havens Young Elementary 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 Emma Havens Young Elementary School compares
Emma Havens Young Elementary 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 | 13.8:1 | ▲ 17% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.4% | ▲ 9% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 843 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
843
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 84% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$21,735
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 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
White 52.8%
Hispanic or Latino 38.1%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 3.1%
Asian 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 52.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.3, Emma Havens Young Elementary 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 Brick Township Public School District, which includes Emma Havens Young Elementary School.
$21,735
Per student
-13%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.9%
State 34.3%
Federal 7.9%
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 Emma Havens Young Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brick Township Memorial High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brick Township High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lake Riviera Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Veterans Memorial Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Veterans Memorial Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Emma Havens Young Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,269
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 1,200
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 893
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 865
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar elementary 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 (~843 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Emma Havens Young Elementary School
How many students attend Emma Havens Young Elementary School?
Emma Havens Young Elementary School has 843 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Brick, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emma Havens Young Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Emma Havens Young Elementary School is 13.8:1, which is 17% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Emma Havens Young Elementary School?
32.4% of students at Emma Havens Young 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 Havens Young Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Emma Havens Young Elementary School is White at 52.8% of enrollment, in Brick, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Emma Havens Young Elementary School?
Emma Havens Young Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Emma Havens Young Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Brick?
By Resource Investment Index, Emma Havens Young Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Brick, 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 Brick on the city page.
Is Emma Havens Young Elementary School a good school?
Emma Havens Young Elementary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of 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 Brick Township Public School District?
Besides Emma Havens Young Elementary School, Brick Township Public School District also operates Brick Township Memorial High School (1,269 students), Brick Township High School (1,200 students), and Lake Riviera Middle School (893 students). See the Brick Township Public School District district page for the complete list.
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