- Enrollment
- 1,681
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fords, NJ
Ford Avenue Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ford Avenue Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341812003692
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ford Avenue Elementary School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Fords · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11:1
- students per teacher
- 34.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ford Avenue Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ford Avenue Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Fords, NJ.
School address
District: Woodbridge Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341812003692 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
241 on latest CCD 341812003692 · Fords, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
241 enr · 11:1 · 34.0% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Woodbridge High School (1,681 students)
Resource Investment Index #2 of 3 public schools in Fords. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Ford Avenue Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Woodbridge Hig
Woodbridge High School
1,681 students
- John F. Kenned
John F. Kennedy Memorial High School
1,405 students
- Colonia High S
Colonia High School
1,354 students
- Iselin Middle
Iselin Middle School
794 students
- Lafayette Esta
Lafayette Estates Elementary School
705 students
- This school 241
Ford Avenue Elementary School
241 students
What this shows Ford Avenue Elementary School reports 241 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ford Avenue Elementary School compares
Ford Avenue Elementary School vs New Jersey and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11:1 | ▼ 7% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.0% | ▲ 15% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 241 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
241
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
11:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 44% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$24,527
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 241 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.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Woodbridge Township School District reports $24,527 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ford Avenue Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John F. Kennedy Memorial High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Colonia High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Iselin Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Estates Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ford Avenue Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,405
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,354
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 794
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Fords
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~241 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ford Avenue Elementary School
How many students attend Ford Avenue Elementary School?
Ford Avenue Elementary School has 241 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fords, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ford Avenue Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ford Avenue Elementary School is 11:1, which is 7% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 30% 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 Ford Avenue Elementary School?
34.0% of students at Ford Avenue Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ford Avenue Elementary School?
Ford Avenue Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 Ford Avenue Elementary School rank among public schools in Fords?
By Resource Investment Index, Ford Avenue Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Fords, 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 Woodbridge Township School District?
Besides Ford Avenue Elementary School, Woodbridge Township School District also operates Woodbridge High School (1,681 students), John F. Kennedy Memorial High School (1,405 students), and Colonia High School (1,354 students). See the Woodbridge Township School District district page for the complete list.