Enrollment
621
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
56.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.4%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John P. Faber Elementary School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at John P. Faber Elementary School
John P. Faber Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Dunellen, New Jersey, enrolling 621 students.
At 11.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New Jersey median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 37.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 621 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 323 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #138.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (60%) and White (20%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 621 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
11.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Dunellen Public School District also operates Dunellen High School (409 students) and Lincoln Middle School (333 students) alongside John P. Faber Elementary School.
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 John P. Faber Elementary School compares
John P. Faber Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$20,161
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dunellen Public School District, which includes John P. Faber Elementary School.
$20,161
Per student
-19%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.5%
State 51.2%
Federal 6.3%
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 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
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar other 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.
Similar enrollment (~621 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Dunellen on the city page.
Is John P. Faber Elementary School a good school?
John P. Faber Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. 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 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.
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