- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Long Branch, NJ
Frank Antonides School
Federal NCES profile for Frank Antonides School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341749004148
👥 S:T ratio 71
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frank Antonides School earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of New Jersey schools.
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.3:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 12.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 220
- students enrolled
Frank Antonides School has class sizes smaller than 95% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: West Long Branch School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341749004148 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Frank Antonides School held near 226 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 30.1 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 341749004148 · West Long Branch, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
220 enr · 7.3:1 · 12.4% lunch · RII 67
Nearest enrollment peer: Betty Mcelmon Elementary School (320 students)
Frank Antonides School held near 226 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 30.1 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
How Frank Antonides School compares
Frank Antonides 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 | 7.3:1 | ▼ 38% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.4% | ▼ 58% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 220 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.3:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
220
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
7.3:1
students per teacher
- 38% below state mean
Top 5% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$27,516
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 220 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.6%
Hispanic or Latino 25.0%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 1.8%
African American 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 68.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.6, Frank Antonides School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Long Branch School District reports $27,516 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Frank Antonides School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betty Mcelmon Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frank Antonides School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~220 students)
Frequently asked questions about Frank Antonides School
How many students attend Frank Antonides School?
Frank Antonides School has 220 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Long Branch, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 217 (2022-23) → 226 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frank Antonides School?
The student-teacher ratio at Frank Antonides School is 7.3:1, which is 38% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 54% 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 Frank Antonides School?
12.4% of students at Frank Antonides School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frank Antonides School?
The largest demographic group at Frank Antonides School is White at 68.6% of enrollment, in West Long Branch, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frank Antonides School?
Frank Antonides School has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (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).
What other schools are in West Long Branch School District?
Besides Frank Antonides School, West Long Branch School District also operates Betty Mcelmon Elementary School (320 students). See the West Long Branch School District district page for the complete list.