- Enrollment
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Spotswood, NJ
G Austin Schoenly Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for G Austin Schoenly Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341554003664
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
G Austin Schoenly Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of New Jersey schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Spotswood · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 15.3%
- free-lunch eligible
G Austin Schoenly Elementary School has class sizes larger than 90% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, G Austin Schoenly Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Spotswood, NJ.
School address
District: Spotswood Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341554003664 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+39 students YoY
G Austin Schoenly Elementary School grew from 216 students in 2022-23 to 255 in 2023-24 (+18.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 16.6 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+39 students YoY 341554003664 · Spotswood, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
235 enr · 14.7:1 · 15.3% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Spotswood High School (762 students)
G Austin Schoenly Elementary School grew from 216 students in 2022-23 to 255 in 2023-24 (+18.1%). Teacher FTE lost 16.6 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
G Austin Schoenly Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Spotswood High
Spotswood High School
762 students
- E Raymond Appl
E Raymond Appleby Elementary School
365 students
- Spotswood Memo 269
Spotswood Memorial Middle School
269 students
- This school 235
G Austin Schoenly Elementary School
235 students
What this shows G Austin Schoenly Elementary School reports 235 students on the CCD universe file.
How G Austin Schoenly Elementary School compares
G Austin Schoenly Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 25% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.3% | ▼ 48% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 235 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
235
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 90% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.3%
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
$21,638
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 60.4%
Hispanic or Latino 21.7%
African American 6.8%
Asian 6.4%
Two or More 4.7%
Largest group: White at 60.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.7, G Austin Schoenly Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Spotswood Public School District reports $21,638 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How G Austin Schoenly Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spotswood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| E Raymond Appleby Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spotswood Memorial Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to G Austin Schoenly Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~235 students)
Frequently asked questions about G Austin Schoenly Elementary School
How many students attend G Austin Schoenly Elementary School?
G Austin Schoenly Elementary School has 235 students enrolled. It is a public school in Spotswood, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 216 (2022-23) → 255 (2023-24), up 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at G Austin Schoenly Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at G Austin Schoenly Elementary School is 14.7:1, which is 25% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at G Austin Schoenly Elementary School?
15.3% of students at G Austin Schoenly Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of G Austin Schoenly Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at G Austin Schoenly Elementary School is White at 60.4% of enrollment, in Spotswood, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for G Austin Schoenly Elementary School?
G Austin Schoenly Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 G Austin Schoenly Elementary School rank among public schools in Spotswood?
By Resource Investment Index, G Austin Schoenly Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Spotswood, 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 Spotswood Public School District?
Besides G Austin Schoenly Elementary School, Spotswood Public School District also operates Spotswood High School (762 students), E Raymond Appleby Elementary School (365 students), and Spotswood Memorial Middle School (269 students). See the Spotswood Public School District district page for the complete list.