- Enrollment
- 1,641
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bridgeton, NJ
Indian Ave School
Federal NCES profile for Indian Ave School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340225001794
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Indian Ave School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of New Jersey schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Bridgeton · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 627
- students enrolled
Indian Ave School has class sizes larger than 79% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Ave School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Bridgeton, NJ.
School address
District: Bridgeton City School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340225001794 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Indian Ave School held near 588 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 47.5 → 48.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 340225001794 · Bridgeton, NJ Elementary · MID · TRAD
627 enr · 13.3:1 · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Bridgeton High School (1,641 students)
Indian Ave School held near 588 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 47.5 → 48.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Indian Ave School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bridgeton High
Bridgeton High School
1,641 students
- Broad Street S
Broad Street School
784 students
- Quarter Mile L
Quarter Mile Lane School
693 students
- Buckshutem Roa 653
Buckshutem Road School
653 students
- This school 627
Indian Ave School
627 students
- West Avenue Sc 528
West Avenue School
528 students
What this shows Indian Ave School reports 627 students on the CCD universe file.
How Indian Ave School compares
Indian Ave 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 | 13.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 627 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
627
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$24,868
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 209 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 86.1%
African American 10.5%
White 2.1%
Two or More 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 86.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.7, Indian Ave School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bridgeton City School District reports $24,868 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Indian Ave School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeton High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Broad Street School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Quarter Mile Lane School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Buckshutem Road School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Avenue School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Indian Ave School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 784
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 693
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Bridgeton
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~627 students)
Frequently asked questions about Indian Ave School
How many students attend Indian Ave School?
Indian Ave School has 627 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bridgeton, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 604 (2022-23) → 588 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Indian Ave School?
The student-teacher ratio at Indian Ave School is 13.3:1, which is 13% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Indian Ave School?
The largest demographic group at Indian Ave School is Hispanic or Latino at 86.1% of enrollment, in Bridgeton, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Indian Ave School?
Indian Ave School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher 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).
How does Indian Ave School rank among elementary schools in Bridgeton?
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Ave School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Bridgeton, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Bridgeton on the city page.
What other schools are in Bridgeton City School District?
Besides Indian Ave School, Bridgeton City School District also operates Bridgeton High School (1,641 students), Broad Street School (784 students), and Quarter Mile Lane School (693 students). See the Bridgeton City School District district page for the complete list.