- Enrollment
- 1,500
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Long Branch, NJ
George L Catrambone
Federal NCES profile for George L Catrambone, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340894003325
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George L Catrambone earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- students per teacher
- 68.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 686
- students enrolled
George L Catrambone has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Long Branch Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340894003325 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
George L Catrambone shrank from 712 students in 2022-23 to 675 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 58.0 → 63.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 340894003325 · Long Branch, NJ Elementary · MID · TRAD
686 enr · 11.8:1 · 68.7% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Long Branch High School (1,500 students)
George L Catrambone shrank from 712 students in 2022-23 to 675 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE added 58.0 → 63.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
George L Catrambone in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Long Branch Hi
Long Branch High School
1,500 students
- Long Branch Mi
Long Branch Middle School
1,142 students
- This school
George L Catrambone
686 students
- A a Anastasia 588
A a Anastasia Elementary School
588 students
- Gregory Elemen 573
Gregory Elementary School
573 students
- Joseph M. Ferr 326
Joseph M. Ferraina Early Childhood Learning Center
326 students
What this shows George L Catrambone reports 686 students on the CCD universe file.
How George L Catrambone compares
George L Catrambone is a shrinking 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.7% | ▲ 132% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 686 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
686
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 132% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 58% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.7%
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
$26,595
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 686 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 69.8%
White 21.9%
African American 6.6%
Two or More 1.0%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.0, George L Catrambone is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Long Branch Public School District reports $26,595 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How George L Catrambone Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Branch High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Long Branch Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| A a Anastasia Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gregory Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joseph M. Ferraina Early Childhood Learning Center | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George L Catrambone's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,142
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~686 students)
Frequently asked questions about George L Catrambone
How many students attend George L Catrambone?
George L Catrambone has 686 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Long Branch, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 712 (2022-23) → 675 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George L Catrambone?
The student-teacher ratio at George L Catrambone is 11.8:1, which is 0% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at George L Catrambone?
68.7% of students at George L Catrambone are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George L Catrambone?
The largest demographic group at George L Catrambone is Hispanic or Latino at 69.8% of enrollment, in Long Branch, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George L Catrambone?
George L Catrambone has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Long Branch Public School District?
Besides George L Catrambone, Long Branch Public School District also operates Long Branch High School (1,500 students), Long Branch Middle School (1,142 students), and A a Anastasia Elementary School (588 students). See the Long Branch Public School District district page for the complete list.