Enrollment
693
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bridgeton, NJ
Quarter Mile Lane School
Federal NCES profile for Quarter Mile Lane School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340225001800
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Quarter Mile Lane School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Bridgeton · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 693
- students enrolled
Quarter Mile Lane School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Quarter Mile Lane School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Bridgeton, NJ.
School address
District: Bridgeton City School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340225001800 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
56.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Quarter Mile Lane School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Quarter Mile Lane School
Quarter Mile Lane School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Bridgeton, New Jersey, enrolling 693 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.4:1 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 693 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (77%) and African American (19%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 231 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Bridgeton's public schools, it stands alongside Cumberland Campus (88 students): Quarter Mile Lane School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.4:1 vs 5.5:1).
Bridgeton City School District also operates Bridgeton High School (1,641 students) and Broad Street School (784 students) alongside Quarter Mile Lane 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 Quarter Mile Lane School compares
Quarter Mile Lane 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 | 12.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 693 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
693
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 67% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.5%
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
$22,691
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 231 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 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
Hispanic or Latino 77.1%
African American 18.8%
White 2.3%
Two or More 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.0, Quarter Mile Lane School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bridgeton City School District, which includes Quarter Mile Lane School.
$22,691
Per student
-9%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 3.1%
State 82.3%
Federal 14.6%
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 Quarter Mile Lane School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeton High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Broad Street School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Buckshutem Road School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Indian Ave School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Avenue School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Quarter Mile Lane School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,641
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 784
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Bridgeton
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 (~693 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Quarter Mile Lane School
How many students attend Quarter Mile Lane School?
Quarter Mile Lane School has 693 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bridgeton, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Quarter Mile Lane School?
The student-teacher ratio at Quarter Mile Lane School is 12.4:1, which is 5% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Quarter Mile Lane School?
The largest demographic group at Quarter Mile Lane School is Hispanic or Latino at 77.1% of enrollment, in Bridgeton, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Quarter Mile Lane School?
Quarter Mile Lane School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Quarter Mile Lane School rank among schools in Bridgeton?
By Resource Investment Index, Quarter Mile Lane School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Bridgeton, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bridgeton on the city page.
Is Quarter Mile Lane School a good school?
Quarter Mile Lane School earns 38/100 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 Bridgeton City School District?
Besides Quarter Mile Lane School, Bridgeton City School District also operates Bridgeton High School (1,641 students), Broad Street School (784 students), and Buckshutem Road School (653 students). See the Bridgeton City School District district page for the complete list.
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