Enrollment
309
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cedar Grove, NJ
North End Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for North End Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340285002030
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North End Elementary School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Cedar Grove · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.3:1
- students per teacher
- 5.2%
- free-lunch eligible
North End Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North End Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Cedar Grove, NJ.
School address
District: Cedar Grove Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340285002030 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
5.2%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-82% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North End Elementary School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at North End Elementary School
North End Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Cedar Grove, New Jersey, enrolling 309 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 5.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 309 puts it in the smaller third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 509 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #115.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 309 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Cedar Grove's public schools, it stands alongside South End Elementary School (349 students): North End Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.3:1 vs 12:1).
Cedar Grove Township School District also operates Memorial Middle School (468 students) and Cedar Grove High School (421 students) alongside North End 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 North End Elementary School compares
North End 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 13% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.2% | ▼ 82% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 309 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
309
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
5.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% 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
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 32% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
5.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$23,035
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 309 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.
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
White 76.1%
Hispanic or Latino 12.9%
Asian 5.8%
African American 2.9%
Two or More 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 76.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.0, North End Elementary School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cedar Grove Township School District, which includes North End Elementary School.
$23,035
Per student
-8%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 73.2%
State 22.1%
Federal 4.7%
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 North End Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cedar Grove High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South End Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North End Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar other schools in Cedar Grove
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~309 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about North End Elementary School
How many students attend North End Elementary School?
North End Elementary School has 309 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cedar Grove, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North End Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North End Elementary School is 10.3:1, which is 13% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 34% 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 North End Elementary School?
5.2% of students at North End Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North End Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at North End Elementary School is White at 76.1% of enrollment, in Cedar Grove, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North End Elementary School?
North End Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (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 North End Elementary School rank among public schools in Cedar Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, North End Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Cedar Grove, 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 Cedar Grove on the city page.
Is North End Elementary School a good school?
North End Elementary School earns 63/100 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 Cedar Grove Township School District?
Besides North End Elementary School, Cedar Grove Township School District also operates Memorial Middle School (468 students), Cedar Grove High School (421 students), and South End Elementary School (349 students). See the Cedar Grove Township School District district page for the complete list.
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