- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dunellen, NJ
John P. Faber Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for John P. Faber Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340402003288
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John P. Faber Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Dunellen · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.1:1
- students per teacher
- 37.4%
- free-lunch eligible
John P. Faber Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John P. Faber Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Dunellen, NJ.
School address
District: Dunellen Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340402003288 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
John P. Faber Elementary School held near 617 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 56.1 → 58.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 340402003288 · Dunellen, NJ Other · MID · TRAD
621 enr · 11.1:1 · 37.4% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Dunellen High School (409 students)
John P. Faber Elementary School held near 617 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 56.1 → 58.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
John P. Faber Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
John P. Faber Elementary School
621 students
- Dunellen High
Dunellen High School
409 students
- Lincoln Middle
Lincoln Middle School
333 students
What this shows John P. Faber Elementary School reports 621 students on the CCD universe file.
How John P. Faber Elementary School compares
John P. Faber Elementary 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.4% | ▲ 26% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 621 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
621
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% above 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
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.0%
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
$20,228
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 621 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.2%
White 19.8%
African American 9.2%
Asian 5.5%
Two or More 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.5, John P. Faber Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dunellen Public School District reports $20,228 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John P. Faber Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunellen High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John P. Faber Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Nationwide other 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 (~621 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about John P. Faber Elementary School
How many students attend John P. Faber Elementary School?
John P. Faber Elementary School has 621 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dunellen, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 596 (2022-23) → 617 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John P. Faber Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at John P. Faber Elementary School is 11.1:1, which is 6% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John P. Faber Elementary School?
37.4% of students at John P. Faber Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John P. Faber Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at John P. Faber Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 60.2% of enrollment, in Dunellen, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John P. Faber Elementary School?
John P. Faber Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 John P. Faber Elementary School rank among public schools in Dunellen?
By Resource Investment Index, John P. Faber Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Dunellen, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Dunellen Public School District?
Besides John P. Faber Elementary School, Dunellen Public School District also operates Dunellen High School (409 students) and Lincoln Middle School (333 students). See the Dunellen Public School District district page for the complete list.