- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Carneys Point, NJ
Field Street School
Federal NCES profile for Field Street School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341284005054
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Field Street School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Carneys Point · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- students per teacher
- 64.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Field Street School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Field Street School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Carneys Point, NJ.
School address
NCES ID 341284005054 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Field Street School held near 493 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 43.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 341284005054 · Carneys Point, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
463 enr · 11.3:1 · 64.1% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Penns Grove High School (632 students)
Field Street School held near 493 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 43.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Field Street School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Penns Grove Hi
Penns Grove High School
632 students
- This school
Field Street School
463 students
- Penns Grove Mi
Penns Grove Middle School
452 students
- Paul W Carleto
Paul W Carleton
322 students
- Lafayette - Pe
Lafayette - Pershing
313 students
What this shows Field Street School reports 463 students on the CCD universe file.
How Field Street School compares
Field Street 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 4% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.1% | ▲ 117% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 463 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
463
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 117% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.1%
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
$23,569
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 463 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 49.2%
African American 35.6%
White 11.7%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.7, Field Street School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Penns Grove-Carneys Point Regional School District reports $23,569 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Field Street School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penns Grove High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Penns Grove Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Paul W Carleton | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lafayette - Pershing | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Field Street School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~463 students)
Frequently asked questions about Field Street School
How many students attend Field Street School?
Field Street School has 463 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Carneys Point, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 501 (2022-23) → 493 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Field Street School?
The student-teacher ratio at Field Street School is 11.3:1, which is 4% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 28% 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 Field Street School?
64.1% of students at Field Street School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Field Street School?
The largest demographic group at Field Street School is Hispanic or Latino at 49.2% of enrollment, in Carneys Point, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Field Street School?
Field Street School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Field Street School rank among public schools in Carneys Point?
By Resource Investment Index, Field Street School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Carneys Point, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Penns Grove-Carneys Point Regional School District?
Besides Field Street School, Penns Grove-Carneys Point Regional School District also operates Penns Grove High School (632 students), Penns Grove Middle School (452 students), and Paul W Carleton (322 students). See the Penns Grove-Carneys Point Regional School District district page for the complete list.