Enrollment
415
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Elizabeth, NJ
J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy
Federal NCES profile for J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 340459003389
📚 AP courses 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #2 of 8
- high schools in Elizabeth · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 71.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 415
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy ranks #2 of 8 high schools in Elizabeth, NJ.
School address
District: Elizabeth Public Schools · New Jersey
NCES ID 340459003389 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
71.3%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+141% vs state
What stands out at J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy
J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Elizabeth, New Jersey, enrolling 415 students.
Economic need is high: 71.3% of students qualify for free meals, 141% above the New Jersey average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 415 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Jersey median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 188 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #53.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (77%) and African American (17%) (diversity index 38/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 6 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 208 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
16.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Elizabeth's high schools, it stands alongside John E. Dwyer Technology Academy (1,348 students): J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Elizabeth Public Schools also operates John E. Dwyer Technology Academy (1,348 students) and Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy (1,272 students) alongside J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy compares
J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy on the metrics families compare, against New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.3% | ▲ 141% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 415 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
415
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
71.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 141% 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.
Engagement
16.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$24,380
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $24,984
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 208 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 77.1%
African American 16.6%
White 5.1%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.5, J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elizabeth Public Schools, which includes J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy.
$24,380
Per student
-2%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+47%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 10.8%
State 80.6%
Federal 8.7%
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.
How J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John E. Dwyer Technology Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| William F. Halloran School No.22 | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,348
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,268
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 1,144
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,140
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar high schools in Elizabeth
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
John E. Dwyer Technology Academy
Standard public school
1,348 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy
Standard public school
1,272 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy
Standard public school
1,144 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
1,015 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Thomas a. Edison Career and Technical Academy
Standard public school
842 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
K. Johnson D. Vaughan and M. Jackson Stem Academy
Standard public school
740 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
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Frequently asked questions about J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy
How many students attend J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy?
J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy has 415 students enrolled. It is a high school in Elizabeth, NJ.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy?
71.3% of students at J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy?
The largest demographic group at J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 77.1% of enrollment, in Elizabeth, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy?
J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy rank among high schools in Elizabeth?
By Resource Investment Index, J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy ranks #2 of 8 high schools in Elizabeth, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Elizabeth on the city page.
Is J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy a good school?
J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Elizabeth Public Schools?
Besides J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy, Elizabeth Public Schools also operates John E. Dwyer Technology Academy (1,348 students), Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy (1,272 students), and Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy (1,268 students). See the Elizabeth Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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