- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Roselle Park, NJ
Ernest J. Finizio Jr. - Aldene School
Federal NCES profile for Ernest J. Finizio Jr. - Aldene School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341431005666
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ernest J. Finizio Jr. - Aldene School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Roselle Park · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.3:1
- students per teacher
- 30.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ernest J. Finizio Jr. - Aldene School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ernest J. Finizio Jr. - Aldene School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Roselle Park, NJ.
School address
District: Roselle Park Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341431005666 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Ernest J. Finizio Jr. - Aldene School held near 263 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 28.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 341431005666 · Roselle Park, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
287 enr · 10.3:1 · 30.7% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Roselle Park High School (593 students)
Ernest J. Finizio Jr. - Aldene School held near 263 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 28.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Ernest J. Finizio Jr. - Aldene School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Roselle Park H
Roselle Park High School
593 students
- Roselle Park M
Roselle Park Middle School
438 students
- Sherman Elemen
Sherman Elementary School
364 students
- Robert Gordon
Robert Gordon Elementary School
325 students
- This school
Ernest J. Finizio Jr. - Aldene School
287 students
What this shows Ernest J. Finizio Jr. - Aldene School reports 287 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ernest J. Finizio Jr. - Aldene School compares
Ernest J. Finizio Jr. - Aldene 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 13% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.7% | ▲ 4% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 287 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
287
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 32% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.6%
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
$24,985
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 287 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
Hispanic or Latino 54.0%
White 25.1%
African American 12.2%
Asian 7.0%
Two or More 1.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.5, Ernest J. Finizio Jr. - Aldene School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Roselle Park Public School District reports $24,985 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ernest J. Finizio Jr. - Aldene School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roselle Park High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roselle Park Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sherman Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robert Gordon Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ernest J. Finizio Jr. - Aldene School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~287 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ernest J. Finizio Jr. - Aldene School
How many students attend Ernest J. Finizio Jr. - Aldene School?
Ernest J. Finizio Jr. - Aldene School has 287 students enrolled. It is a public school in Roselle Park, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 261 (2022-23) → 263 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ernest J. Finizio Jr. - Aldene School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ernest J. Finizio Jr. - Aldene School is 10.3:1, which is 13% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 34% 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 Ernest J. Finizio Jr. - Aldene School?
30.7% of students at Ernest J. Finizio Jr. - Aldene School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ernest J. Finizio Jr. - Aldene School?
The largest demographic group at Ernest J. Finizio Jr. - Aldene School is Hispanic or Latino at 54.0% of enrollment, in Roselle Park, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ernest J. Finizio Jr. - Aldene School?
Ernest J. Finizio Jr. - Aldene School 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 Ernest J. Finizio Jr. - Aldene School rank among schools in Roselle Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Ernest J. Finizio Jr. - Aldene School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Roselle Park, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Roselle Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Roselle Park Public School District?
Besides Ernest J. Finizio Jr. - Aldene School, Roselle Park Public School District also operates Roselle Park High School (593 students), Roselle Park Middle School (438 students), and Sherman Elementary School (364 students). See the Roselle Park Public School District district page for the complete list.