- Enrollment
- 926
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Roselle, NJ
Kindergarten Success Academy
Federal NCES profile for Kindergarten Success Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341428003166
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kindergarten Success Academy earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of New Jersey schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Roselle · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 26.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Kindergarten Success Academy has class sizes larger than 72% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kindergarten Success Academy ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Roselle, NJ.
School address
District: Roselle Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341428003166 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Kindergarten Success Academy grew from 200 students in 2022-23 to 219 in 2023-24 (+9.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 341428003166 · Roselle, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
217 enr · 12.8:1 · 26.5% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Abraham Clark High School (926 students)
Kindergarten Success Academy grew from 200 students in 2022-23 to 219 in 2023-24 (+9.5%). Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Kindergarten Success Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Abraham Clark
Abraham Clark High School
926 students
- Leonard V Moor
Leonard V Moore Middle School
485 students
- Grace Wilday J
Grace Wilday Junior High School
482 students
- Washington Ele
Washington Elementary School
397 students
- Harrison Eleme 325
Harrison Elementary School
325 students
- This school 217
Kindergarten Success Academy
217 students
What this shows Kindergarten Success Academy reports 217 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kindergarten Success Academy compares
Kindergarten Success 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▲ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.5% | ▼ 10% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 217 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
217
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.5%
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
$25,254
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 217 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.8%
African American 43.3%
Two or More 2.3%
White 1.8%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.3, Kindergarten Success Academy is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Roselle Public School District reports $25,254 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kindergarten Success Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Clark High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leonard V Moore Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grace Wilday Junior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harrison Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kindergarten Success Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~217 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kindergarten Success Academy
How many students attend Kindergarten Success Academy?
Kindergarten Success Academy has 217 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Roselle, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 200 (2022-23) → 219 (2023-24), up 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kindergarten Success Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Kindergarten Success Academy is 12.8:1, which is 8% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kindergarten Success Academy?
26.5% of students at Kindergarten Success Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kindergarten Success Academy?
The largest demographic group at Kindergarten Success Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 48.8% of enrollment, in Roselle, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kindergarten Success Academy?
Kindergarten Success Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Kindergarten Success Academy rank among elementary schools in Roselle?
By Resource Investment Index, Kindergarten Success Academy ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Roselle, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Roselle on the city page.
What other schools are in Roselle Public School District?
Besides Kindergarten Success Academy, Roselle Public School District also operates Abraham Clark High School (926 students), Leonard V Moore Middle School (485 students), and Grace Wilday Junior High School (482 students). See the Roselle Public School District district page for the complete list.