- Enrollment
- 1,731
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Atlantic City, NJ
Pennsylvania Ave School
Federal NCES profile for Pennsylvania Ave School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340096000026
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pennsylvania Ave School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #6 of 9
- schools in Atlantic City · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.3:1
- students per teacher
- 84.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Pennsylvania Ave School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pennsylvania Ave School ranks #6 of 9 schools in Atlantic City, NJ.
School address
District: Atlantic City School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340096000026 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Pennsylvania Ave School held near 541 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 55.7 → 56.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 340096000026 · Atlantic City, NJ Other · MID · TRAD
566 enr · 10.3:1 · 84.7% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Atlantic City High School (1,731 students)
Pennsylvania Ave School held near 541 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 55.7 → 56.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Pennsylvania Ave School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Atlantic City
Atlantic City High School
1,731 students
- Sovereign Aven
Sovereign Avenue School
717 students
- Richmond Avenu 609
Richmond Avenue School
609 students
- This school 566
Pennsylvania Ave School
566 students
- New York Avenu 550
New York Avenue School
550 students
- Dr Martin Luth 544
Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex
544 students
What this shows Pennsylvania Ave School reports 566 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pennsylvania Ave School compares
Pennsylvania Ave 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 13% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.7% | ▲ 186% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 566 | top 32% | - | - |
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.
566
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 186% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
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
37.1%
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
$31,825
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 566 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 58.5%
Hispanic or Latino 33.6%
Asian 4.2%
Two or More 1.9%
White 1.8%
Largest group: African American at 58.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.2, Pennsylvania Ave School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Atlantic City School District reports $31,825 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pennsylvania Ave School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sovereign Avenue School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richmond Avenue School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New York Avenue School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pennsylvania Ave School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 609
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Atlantic City
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Sovereign Avenue School
Standard public school
717 students 10.5:1 students per teacher
Richmond Avenue School
Standard public school
609 students 10.7:1 students per teacher
New York Avenue School
Standard public school
550 students 10.6:1 students per teacher
Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex
Standard public school
544 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Uptown School Complex
Standard public school
518 students 9.8:1 students per teacher
Brighton Avenue School
Standard public school
302 students 8.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~566 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pennsylvania Ave School
How many students attend Pennsylvania Ave School?
Pennsylvania Ave School has 566 students enrolled. It is a public school in Atlantic City, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 531 (2022-23) → 541 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pennsylvania Ave School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pennsylvania Ave 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 Pennsylvania Ave School?
84.7% of students at Pennsylvania Ave School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pennsylvania Ave School?
The largest demographic group at Pennsylvania Ave School is African American at 58.5% of enrollment, in Atlantic City, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pennsylvania Ave School?
Pennsylvania Ave School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Pennsylvania Ave School rank among schools in Atlantic City?
By Resource Investment Index, Pennsylvania Ave School ranks #6 of 9 schools in Atlantic City, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Atlantic City on the city page.
What other schools are in Atlantic City School District?
Besides Pennsylvania Ave School, Atlantic City School District also operates Atlantic City High School (1,731 students), Sovereign Avenue School (717 students), and Richmond Avenue School (609 students). See the Atlantic City School District district page for the complete list.