Enrollment
178
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Edison, NJ
Franklin D Roosevelt School
Federal NCES profile for Franklin D Roosevelt School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340450003237
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 98
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Franklin D Roosevelt School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Edison · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 19.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Franklin D Roosevelt School has class sizes larger than 83% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin D Roosevelt School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Edison, NJ.
School address
District: Edison Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340450003237 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.1%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Franklin D Roosevelt School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Franklin D Roosevelt School
Franklin D Roosevelt School is a lower-poverty, small combined-grade school in Edison, New Jersey, enrolling 178 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.7:1 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 19.1% lands close to the New Jersey typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of New Jersey schools, with 178 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 157 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #64.
Its student body is led by Asian (53%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 12 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
The surrounding Edison Township School District spends $20,030 per pupil, 20% below the New Jersey average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Edison's public schools, it stands alongside Edison Early Learning Center (52 students): Franklin D Roosevelt School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.7:1 vs 13:1).
Edison Township School District also operates John P. Stevens High School (2,687 students) and Edison High School (2,393 students) alongside Franklin D Roosevelt 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 Franklin D Roosevelt School compares
Franklin D Roosevelt 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 | 13.7:1 | ▲ 16% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.1% | ▼ 35% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 178 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
178
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
19.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 83% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$20,030
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
Counselors15.0 FTE
Per 12 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.
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
Asian 53.4%
Hispanic or Latino 20.2%
African American 11.8%
White 9.6%
Two or More 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Asian at 53.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.0, Franklin D Roosevelt School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Edison Township School District, which includes Franklin D Roosevelt School.
$20,030
Per student
-20%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 65.4%
State 29.0%
Federal 5.7%
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 Franklin D Roosevelt School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John P. Stevens High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edison High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodrow Wilson Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Herbert Hoover Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Franklin D Roosevelt School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,687
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,393
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,206
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,060
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 954
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Edison
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~178 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Franklin D Roosevelt School
How many students attend Franklin D Roosevelt School?
Franklin D Roosevelt School has 178 students enrolled. It is a public school in Edison, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin D Roosevelt School?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin D Roosevelt School is 13.7:1, which is 16% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Franklin D Roosevelt School?
19.1% of students at Franklin D Roosevelt School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Franklin D Roosevelt School?
The largest demographic group at Franklin D Roosevelt School is Asian at 53.4% of enrollment, in Edison, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Franklin D Roosevelt School?
Franklin D Roosevelt School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Franklin D Roosevelt School rank among public schools in Edison?
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin D Roosevelt School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Edison, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Edison on the city page.
Is Franklin D Roosevelt School a good school?
Franklin D Roosevelt School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% 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 Edison Township School District?
Besides Franklin D Roosevelt School, Edison Township School District also operates John P. Stevens High School (2,687 students), Edison High School (2,393 students), and Woodrow Wilson Middle School (1,206 students). See the Edison Township School District district page for the complete list.
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