- Enrollment
- 1,681
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Iselin, NJ
Indiana Avenue Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Indiana Avenue Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341812003698
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Indiana Avenue Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of New Jersey schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Iselin · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 25.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Indiana Avenue Elementary School has class sizes larger than 95% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Indiana Avenue Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Iselin, NJ.
School address
District: Woodbridge Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341812003698 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Indiana Avenue Elementary School grew from 445 students in 2022-23 to 476 in 2023-24 (+7.0%).
Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+31 students YoY 341812003698 · Iselin, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
485 enr · 16.7:1 · 25.4% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Woodbridge High School (1,681 students)
Indiana Avenue Elementary School grew from 445 students in 2022-23 to 476 in 2023-24 (+7.0%). Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Indiana Avenue Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Woodbridge Hig
Woodbridge High School
1,681 students
- John F. Kenned
John F. Kennedy Memorial High School
1,405 students
- Colonia High S
Colonia High School
1,354 students
- Iselin Middle
Iselin Middle School
794 students
- Lafayette Esta
Lafayette Estates Elementary School
705 students
- This school 485
Indiana Avenue Elementary School
485 students
What this shows Indiana Avenue Elementary School reports 485 students on the CCD universe file.
How Indiana Avenue Elementary School compares
Indiana Avenue 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 | 16.7:1 | ▲ 42% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.4% | ▼ 14% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 485 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
485
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 42% above state mean
Top 95% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.3%
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
$24,527
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 485 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
Asian 57.5%
Hispanic or Latino 24.1%
African American 8.7%
White 8.2%
Two or More 1.4%
Largest group: Asian at 57.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.7, Indiana Avenue Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Woodbridge Township School District reports $24,527 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Indiana Avenue Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John F. Kennedy Memorial High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Colonia High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Iselin Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Estates Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Indiana Avenue Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,405
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,354
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 794
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~485 students)
Frequently asked questions about Indiana Avenue Elementary School
How many students attend Indiana Avenue Elementary School?
Indiana Avenue Elementary School has 485 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Iselin, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 445 (2022-23) → 476 (2023-24), up 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Indiana Avenue Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Indiana Avenue Elementary School is 16.7:1, which is 42% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Indiana Avenue Elementary School?
25.4% of students at Indiana Avenue Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Indiana Avenue Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Indiana Avenue Elementary School is Asian at 57.5% of enrollment, in Iselin, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Indiana Avenue Elementary School?
Indiana Avenue Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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).
How does Indiana Avenue Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Iselin?
By Resource Investment Index, Indiana Avenue Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Iselin, 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 Iselin on the city page.
What other schools are in Woodbridge Township School District?
Besides Indiana Avenue Elementary School, Woodbridge Township School District also operates Woodbridge High School (1,681 students), John F. Kennedy Memorial High School (1,405 students), and Colonia High School (1,354 students). See the Woodbridge Township School District district page for the complete list.