- Enrollment
- 2,769
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Rose M. Lopez Elementary School held near 868 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 54.2 → 58.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 341293003467 · Perth Amboy, NJ Elementary · MID · TRAD
793 enr · 14.7:1 · 70.6% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Perth Amboy High School (2,769 students)
Rose M. Lopez Elementary School held near 868 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 54.2 → 58.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Rose M. Lopez Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Perth Amboy Hi
Perth Amboy High School
2,769 students
- William C. Mcg 984
William C. Mcginnis Middle School
984 students
- Samuel E. Shul 941
Samuel E. Shull Middle School
941 students
- This school 793
Rose M. Lopez Elementary School
793 students
- Edward J. Patt 649
Edward J. Patten Elementary School
649 students
- Herbert N. Ric 632
Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School
632 students
What this shows Rose M. Lopez Elementary School reports 793 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rose M. Lopez Elementary School compares
Rose M. Lopez Elementary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$41,930
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
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.
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
District finance for Perth Amboy Public School District reports $41,930 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~793 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 862 (2022-23) → 868 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.