- Enrollment
- 2,124
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · East Brunswick, NJ
Frost Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Frost Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 68/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340411003314
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frost Elementary School earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #5 of 9
- schools in East Brunswick · Resource Index
- 68
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- students per teacher
- 9.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Frost Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frost Elementary School ranks #5 of 9 schools in East Brunswick, NJ.
School address
District: East Brunswick Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340411003314 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Frost Elementary School held near 391 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.8 → 37.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 340411003314 · East Brunswick, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
383 enr · 11.3:1 · 9.3% lunch · RII 68
Nearest enrollment peer: East Brunswick High School (2,124 students)
Frost Elementary School held near 391 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.8 → 37.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Frost Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Brunswick
East Brunswick High School
2,124 students
- Churchill Juni
Churchill Junior High School
2,080 students
- Hammarskjold U
Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School
1,221 students
- Memorial Eleme 408
Memorial Elementary School
408 students
- This school 383
Frost Elementary School
383 students
- Lawrence Brook 362
Lawrence Brook Elementary School
362 students
What this shows Frost Elementary School reports 383 students on the CCD universe file.
How Frost Elementary School compares
Frost Elementary 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 | 9.3% | ▼ 69% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 383 | top 58% | - | - |
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.
383
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
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
8.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$26,439
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 37.6%
Asian 33.7%
Hispanic or Latino 15.4%
Two or More 6.8%
African American 6.5%
Largest group: White at 37.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.2, Frost Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for East Brunswick Township School District reports $26,439 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Frost Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Brunswick High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Churchill Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Memorial Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lawrence Brook Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frost Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,080
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 1,221
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
- Enrollment
- 362
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
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 (~383 students)
Frequently asked questions about Frost Elementary School
How many students attend Frost Elementary School?
Frost Elementary School has 383 students enrolled. It is a public school in East Brunswick, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 375 (2022-23) → 391 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frost Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Frost Elementary 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 Frost Elementary School?
9.3% of students at Frost Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frost Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Frost Elementary School is White at 37.6% of enrollment, in East Brunswick, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frost Elementary School?
Frost Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 68/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Frost Elementary School rank among schools in East Brunswick?
By Resource Investment Index, Frost Elementary School ranks #5 of 9 schools in East Brunswick, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in East Brunswick on the city page.
What other schools are in East Brunswick Township School District?
Besides Frost Elementary School, East Brunswick Township School District also operates East Brunswick High School (2,124 students), Churchill Junior High School (2,080 students), and Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School (1,221 students). See the East Brunswick Township School District district page for the complete list.