- Enrollment
- 1,201
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wayne, NJ
Randall Carter Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Randall Carter Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341728004986
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Randall Carter Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of New Jersey schools.
- #6 of 9
- elementary schools in Wayne · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 9.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Randall Carter Elementary School has class sizes larger than 89% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Randall Carter Elementary School ranks #6 of 9 elementary schools in Wayne, NJ.
School address
District: Wayne Township Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341728004986 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Randall Carter Elementary School grew from 309 students in 2022-23 to 328 in 2023-24 (+6.1%).
Teacher FTE added 24.8 → 26.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 341728004986 · Wayne, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
351 enr · 14.6:1 · 9.4% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Wayne Valley High School (1,201 students)
Randall Carter Elementary School grew from 309 students in 2022-23 to 328 in 2023-24 (+6.1%). Teacher FTE added 24.8 → 26.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Randall Carter Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wayne Valley H
Wayne Valley High School
1,201 students
- Wayne Hills Hi
Wayne Hills High School
1,162 students
- Schuyler Colfa
Schuyler Colfax Middle School
650 students
- Anthony Wayne
Anthony Wayne Middle School
617 students
- George Washing
George Washington Middle School
493 students
- This school 351
Randall Carter Elementary School
351 students
What this shows Randall Carter Elementary School reports 351 students on the CCD universe file.
How Randall Carter Elementary School compares
Randall Carter Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 24% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.4% | ▼ 68% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 351 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
351
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 89% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$27,309
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 351 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.
Student demographics
White 68.9%
Hispanic or Latino 20.5%
Asian 5.1%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 68.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.9, Randall Carter Elementary School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Wayne Township Public School District reports $27,309 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Randall Carter Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wayne Hills High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Schuyler Colfax Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Anthony Wayne Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| George Washington Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Randall Carter Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,162
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~351 students)
Frequently asked questions about Randall Carter Elementary School
How many students attend Randall Carter Elementary School?
Randall Carter Elementary School has 351 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wayne, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 309 (2022-23) → 328 (2023-24), up 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Randall Carter Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Randall Carter Elementary School is 14.6:1, which is 24% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Randall Carter Elementary School?
9.4% of students at Randall Carter Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Randall Carter Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Randall Carter Elementary School is White at 68.9% of enrollment, in Wayne, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Randall Carter Elementary School?
Randall Carter Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Randall Carter Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Wayne?
By Resource Investment Index, Randall Carter Elementary School ranks #6 of 9 elementary schools in Wayne, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Wayne on the city page.
What other schools are in Wayne Township Public School District?
Besides Randall Carter Elementary School, Wayne Township Public School District also operates Wayne Valley High School (1,201 students), Wayne Hills High School (1,162 students), and Schuyler Colfax Middle School (650 students). See the Wayne Township Public School District district page for the complete list.