- Enrollment
- 1,764
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · South Amboy, NJ
Project Before at Selover School
Federal NCES profile for Project Before at Selover School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341464003469
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Project Before at Selover School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of New Jersey schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 46.6:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 22.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 233
- students enrolled
Project Before at Selover School has class sizes larger than 99% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Sayreville School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341464003469 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Project Before at Selover School held near 222 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 5.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 341464003469 · South Amboy, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
233 enr · 46.6:1 · 22.2% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Sayreville War Memorial High School (1,764 students)
Project Before at Selover School held near 222 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 5.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Project Before at Selover School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sayreville War
Sayreville War Memorial High School
1,764 students
- Sayreville Mid
Sayreville Middle School
1,294 students
- Samsel Upper E
Samsel Upper Elementary School
870 students
- Dwight D. Eise 488
Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School
488 students
- Emma Arleth El 485
Emma Arleth Elementary School
485 students
- This school 233
Project Before at Selover School
233 students
What this shows Project Before at Selover School reports 233 students on the CCD universe file.
How Project Before at Selover School compares
Project Before at Selover 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 | 46.6:1 | ▲ 295% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.2% | ▼ 25% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 233 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
46.6:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
233
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
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
46.6:1
students per teacher
- 295% above state mean
Top 99% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$21,025
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Somewhat 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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 72.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.9, Project Before at Selover School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Sayreville School District reports $21,025 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Project Before at Selover School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sayreville War Memorial High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sayreville Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Samsel Upper Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Emma Arleth Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Project Before at Selover School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,294
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~233 students)
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 public school in South Amboy, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 225 (2022-23) → 222 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Project Before at Selover School?
The student-teacher ratio at Project Before at Selover School is 46.6:1, which is 295% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 197% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in South Amboy, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.9/100.
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 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
What other schools are in Sayreville School District?
Besides Project Before at Selover School, Sayreville School District also operates Sayreville War Memorial High School (1,764 students), Sayreville Middle School (1,294 students), and Samsel Upper Elementary School (870 students). See the Sayreville School District district page for the complete list.