Enrollment
233
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 341464003469
Project Before at Selover School — South Amboy, NJ
Federal NCES profile for Project Before at Selover School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 15/100.
👥 Class size 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Sayreville School District · New Jersey
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
45:1
vs 11.9:1 New Jersey avg
+278% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.2%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Project Before at Selover School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Project Before at Selover School reports 233 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 5.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 45:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 278% above the New Jersey state mean of 11.9:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 183% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 22.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 25% below the New Jersey average and 57% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Sayreville School District spends $24,022 per pupil district-wide, below the New Jersey average of $29,189 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 47.1% from local sources (property taxes), 44.5% from the state, and 8.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (F), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Project Before at Selover School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New Jersey state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 45:1 | ▲ 278% | 11.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.2% | ▼ 25% | 29.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 233 | top 14% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
22.2%
free-lunch eligible
— 25% 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
45:1
students per teacher
— 278% above state mean
Top 100% in New Jersey — lower ratio than 0% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$24,022
per pupil, district-wide
— below New Jersey avg of $29,189
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
Enrollment 233 Top 14% in New Jersey — larger than 86% of 2,509 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 5.0
Students per teacher 45:1 +278% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 22.2% -25% vs state
NCES ID 341464003469
Student demographics
White 38.6%
Hispanic or Latino 27.0%
Asian 18.9%
African American 11.2%
Two or More 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Largest group: White at 38.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sayreville School District, which includes Project Before at Selover School.
$24,022
Per student
-18%
vs New Jersey
Avg $29,189
+23%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 47.1%
State 44.5%
Federal 8.4%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,764
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Enrollment
- 1,294
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Enrollment
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Enrollment
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
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Frequently asked questions about Project Before at Selover School
How many students attend Project Before at Selover School?
Project Before at Selover School has 233 students enrolled. It is a other school in South Amboy, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Project Before at Selover School?
The student-teacher ratio at Project Before at Selover School is 45:1, which is 278% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.9:1 and 183% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Project Before at Selover School?
22.2% of students at Project Before at Selover School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Project Before at Selover School?
The largest demographic group at Project Before at Selover School is White at 38.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in South Amboy, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Project Before at Selover School?
Project Before at Selover School has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (F) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.