Enrollment
793
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Perth Amboy, NJ
Rose M. Lopez Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Rose M. Lopez Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341293003467
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rose M. Lopez Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of New Jersey schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Perth Amboy · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.7:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 70.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Rose M. Lopez Elementary School has class sizes larger than 90% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rose M. Lopez Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Perth Amboy, NJ.
School address
District: Perth Amboy Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341293003467 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
54.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.6%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+139% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rose M. Lopez Elementary School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rose M. Lopez Elementary School
Rose M. Lopez Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, enrolling 793 students.
Class loads run heavy: 14.7:1 is larger than about 90% of New Jersey schools and 25% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 70.6% of students qualify for free meals, 139% above the New Jersey average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 793 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 186 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #34.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 8/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 397 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
12.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Perth Amboy Public School District spends $39,196 per pupil, 57% above the New Jersey average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Perth Amboy's elementary schools, it stands alongside Middlesex County Stem Charter School (739 students): Rose M. Lopez Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.7:1 vs 25.5:1).
Perth Amboy Public School District also operates Perth Amboy High School (2,769 students) and William C. Mcginnis Middle School (984 students) alongside Rose M. Lopez Elementary 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 Rose M. Lopez Elementary School compares
Rose M. Lopez Elementary 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 25% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.6% | ▲ 139% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 793 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
793
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
70.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 139% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 90% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.6%
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
$39,196
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 397 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.
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 96.1%
African American 2.6%
White 0.8%
Two or More 0.3%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.6, Rose M. Lopez Elementary School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Perth Amboy Public School District, which includes Rose M. Lopez Elementary School.
$39,196
Per student
+57%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+136%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 9.0%
State 83.9%
Federal 7.1%
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 Rose M. Lopez Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perth Amboy High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William C. Mcginnis Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Samuel E. Shull Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edward J. Patten Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rose M. Lopez Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,769
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 984
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 649
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar elementary schools in Perth Amboy
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~793 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Rose M. Lopez Elementary School
How many students attend Rose M. Lopez Elementary School?
Rose M. Lopez Elementary School has 793 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Perth Amboy, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rose M. Lopez Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rose M. Lopez Elementary School is 14.7:1, which is 25% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rose M. Lopez Elementary School?
70.6% of students at Rose M. Lopez Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rose M. Lopez Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Rose M. Lopez Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 96.1% of enrollment, in Perth Amboy, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rose M. Lopez Elementary School?
Rose M. Lopez Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Rose M. Lopez Elementary School rank among public schools in Perth Amboy?
By Resource Investment Index, Rose M. Lopez Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Perth Amboy, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Perth Amboy on the city page.
Is Rose M. Lopez Elementary School a good school?
Rose M. Lopez Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of New Jersey schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools. 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 Perth Amboy Public School District?
Besides Rose M. Lopez Elementary School, Perth Amboy Public School District also operates Perth Amboy High School (2,769 students), William C. Mcginnis Middle School (984 students), and Samuel E. Shull Middle School (941 students). See the Perth Amboy Public School District district page for the complete list.
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