- Enrollment
- 1,876
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · North Brunswick, NJ
Linwood School
Federal NCES profile for Linwood School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341149003486
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Linwood School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in North Brunswick · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.4:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 35.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Linwood School has class sizes smaller than 82% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Linwood School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in North Brunswick, NJ.
School address
District: North Brunswick Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341149003486 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Linwood School held near 746 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 81.5 → 81.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 341149003486 · North Brunswick, NJ Elementary · MID · TRAD
761 enr · 9.4:1 · 35.9% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: North Brunswick Township High School (1,876 students)
Linwood School held near 746 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 81.5 → 81.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Linwood School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Brunswic
North Brunswick Township High School
1,876 students
- This school
Linwood School
761 students
- North Brunswic
North Brunswick Twp. Middle School
754 students
- Arthur M. Judd 587
Arthur M. Judd
587 students
- Parsons 566
Parsons
566 students
- John Adams 561
John Adams
561 students
What this shows Linwood School reports 761 students on the CCD universe file.
How Linwood School compares
Linwood 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 | 9.4:1 | ▼ 20% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.9% | ▲ 21% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 761 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.4:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
761
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
9.4:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 18% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.2%
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
$26,244
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 761 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 74 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.7%
African American 20.5%
Asian 13.7%
White 13.4%
Two or More 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.2, Linwood School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North Brunswick Township School District reports $26,244 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Linwood School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Brunswick Township High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Brunswick Twp. Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arthur M. Judd | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parsons | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John Adams | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Linwood School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~761 students)
Frequently asked questions about Linwood School
How many students attend Linwood School?
Linwood School has 761 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in North Brunswick, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 760 (2022-23) → 746 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Linwood School?
The student-teacher ratio at Linwood School is 9.4:1, which is 20% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 40% 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 Linwood School?
35.9% of students at Linwood School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Linwood School?
The largest demographic group at Linwood School is Hispanic or Latino at 47.7% of enrollment, in North Brunswick, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Linwood School?
Linwood School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Linwood School rank among public schools in North Brunswick?
By Resource Investment Index, Linwood School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in North Brunswick, 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 North Brunswick on the city page.
What other schools are in North Brunswick Township School District?
Besides Linwood School, North Brunswick Township School District also operates North Brunswick Township High School (1,876 students), North Brunswick Twp. Middle School (754 students), and Arthur M. Judd (587 students). See the North Brunswick Township School District district page for the complete list.