- Enrollment
- 1,348
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Elizabeth, NJ
Jerome Dunn Academy No 9
Federal NCES profile for Jerome Dunn Academy No 9, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340459003293
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jerome Dunn Academy No 9 earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of New Jersey schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #10 of 10
- public schools in Elizabeth · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.9:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 77.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Jerome Dunn Academy No 9 has class sizes larger than 94% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jerome Dunn Academy No 9 ranks #10 of 10 public schools in Elizabeth, NJ.
School address
District: Elizabeth Public Schools · New Jersey
NCES ID 340459003293 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Jerome Dunn Academy No 9 held near 866 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-30 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 54.0 → 58.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-30 students YoY 340459003293 · Elizabeth, NJ Elementary · MID · TRAD
856 enr · 15.9:1 · 77.2% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: John E. Dwyer Technology Academy (1,348 students)
Jerome Dunn Academy No 9 held near 866 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-30 headcount). Teacher FTE added 54.0 → 58.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Jerome Dunn Academy No 9 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
Jerome Dunn Academy No 9
856 students
What this shows Jerome Dunn Academy No 9 reports 856 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jerome Dunn Academy No 9 compares
Jerome Dunn Academy No 9 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 35% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.2% | ▲ 161% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 856 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
856
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 161% 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.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 94% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 856 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 85.5%
African American 12.3%
White 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.3, Jerome Dunn Academy No 9 is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Elizabeth Public Schools reports $24,903 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jerome Dunn Academy No 9 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John E. Dwyer Technology Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| William F. Halloran School No.22 | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jerome Dunn Academy No 9'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 elementary schools in Elizabeth
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 (~856 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jerome Dunn Academy No 9
How many students attend Jerome Dunn Academy No 9?
Jerome Dunn Academy No 9 has 856 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Elizabeth, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 896 (2022-23) → 866 (2023-24), nearly flat (-30).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jerome Dunn Academy No 9?
The student-teacher ratio at Jerome Dunn Academy No 9 is 15.9:1, which is 35% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jerome Dunn Academy No 9?
77.2% of students at Jerome Dunn Academy No 9 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jerome Dunn Academy No 9?
The largest demographic group at Jerome Dunn Academy No 9 is Hispanic or Latino at 85.5% of enrollment, in Elizabeth, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jerome Dunn Academy No 9?
Jerome Dunn Academy No 9 has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower 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 Jerome Dunn Academy No 9 rank among public schools in Elizabeth?
By Resource Investment Index, Jerome Dunn Academy No 9 ranks #10 of 10 public 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 public schools in Elizabeth on the city page.
What other schools are in Elizabeth Public Schools?
Besides Jerome Dunn Academy No 9, 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.