Enrollment
316
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 340225000581
Geraldine O Foster Early Childhood Center — Bridgeton, NJ
Federal NCES profile for Geraldine O Foster Early Childhood Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 29/100.
👥 Class size 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Bridgeton City School District · New Jersey
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.2:1
vs 11.9:1 New Jersey avg
+53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Geraldine O Foster Early Childhood Center compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Geraldine O Foster Early Childhood Center reports 316 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 32.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 53% above the New Jersey state mean of 11.9:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 14% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Bridgeton City School District spends $25,522 per pupil district-wide, below the New Jersey average of $29,189 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 3.1% from local sources (property taxes), 82.3% from the state, and 14.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (F), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Geraldine O Foster Early Childhood Center compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New Jersey state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.2:1 | ▲ 53% | 11.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 316 | top 29% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
18.2:1
students per teacher
— 53% above state mean
Top 98% in New Jersey — lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$25,522
per pupil, district-wide
— below New Jersey avg of $29,189
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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.
Overview
Enrollment 316 Top 29% in New Jersey — larger than 71% of 2,509 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 32.0
Students per teacher 18.2:1 +53% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 340225000581
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 74.7%
African American 22.5%
Two or More 1.9%
White 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bridgeton City School District, which includes Geraldine O Foster Early Childhood Center.
$25,522
Per student
-13%
vs New Jersey
Avg $29,189
+31%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 3.1%
State 82.3%
Federal 14.6%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,641
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Enrollment
- 784
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Enrollment
- 693
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Enrollment
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
Similar other schools in Bridgeton
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Quarter Mile Lane School
Standard public school
693 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Fairfield Township School
Standard public school
526 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Hopewell Crest
Standard public school
524 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Stow Creek Township School
Standard public school
127 students 10.2:1 students per teacher
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Geraldine O Foster Early Childhood Center
How many students attend Geraldine O Foster Early Childhood Center?
Geraldine O Foster Early Childhood Center has 316 students enrolled. It is a other school in BRIDGETON, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Geraldine O Foster Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Geraldine O Foster Early Childhood Center is 18.2:1, which is 53% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.9:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Geraldine O Foster Early Childhood Center?
The largest demographic group at Geraldine O Foster Early Childhood Center is Hispanic or Latino at 74.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in BRIDGETON, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Geraldine O Foster Early Childhood Center?
Geraldine O Foster Early Childhood Center has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (F) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.