- Enrollment
- 1,348
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 340459003389
🌟 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 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #2 of 8
- high schools in Elizabeth · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+76 students YoY
J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy grew from 342 students in 2022-23 to 418 in 2023-24 (+22.2%).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+76 students YoY 340459003389 · Elizabeth, NJ High · SMALL · TRAD
415 enr · 71.3% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: John E. Dwyer Technology Academy (1,348 students)
J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy grew from 342 students in 2022-23 to 418 in 2023-24 (+22.2%). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John E. Dwyer
John E. Dwyer Technology Academy
1,348 students
- Admiral Willia
Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy
1,272 students
- Elizabeth High
Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy
1,268 students
- Thomas Jeffers
Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy
1,144 students
- William F. Hal
William F. Halloran School No.22
1,140 students
- This school 415
J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy
415 students
What this shows J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy reports 415 students on the CCD universe file.
How J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy compares
J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 methodology
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
$24,903
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
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.
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
District finance for Elizabeth Public Schools reports $24,903 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,272
- 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
Nationwide high 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.
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. CCD year-over-year: 342 (2022-23) → 418 (2023-24), up 76.
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 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.