Enrollment
633
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Woodbridge, NJ
Ross Street Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ross Street Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341812003722
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ross Street Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of New Jersey schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Woodbridge · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 43.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Ross Street Elementary School has class sizes larger than 81% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ross Street Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Woodbridge, NJ.
School address
District: Woodbridge Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341812003722 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.4%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ross Street Elementary School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ross Street Elementary School
Ross Street Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Woodbridge, New Jersey, enrolling 633 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.5:1 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 43.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 633 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 2,501 New Jersey schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 303 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #256, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (46%) and White (21%) (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 633 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Woodbridge Township School District also operates Woodbridge High School (1,681 students) and John F. Kennedy Memorial High School (1,405 students) alongside Ross Street 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 Ross Street Elementary School compares
Ross Street 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 | 13.5:1 | ▲ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.4% | ▲ 47% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 633 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
633
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 81% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.9%
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
$22,601
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 633 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 45.8%
White 20.9%
African American 17.2%
Asian 13.0%
Two or More 3.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.9, Ross Street Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Woodbridge Township School District, which includes Ross Street Elementary School.
$22,601
Per student
-10%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.9%
State 36.9%
Federal 5.2%
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 Ross Street Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John F. Kennedy Memorial High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Colonia High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Iselin Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Estates Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ross Street Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,681
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,405
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,354
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 794
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~633 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Ross Street Elementary School
How many students attend Ross Street Elementary School?
Ross Street Elementary School has 633 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Woodbridge, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ross Street Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ross Street Elementary School is 13.5:1, which is 14% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ross Street Elementary School?
43.4% of students at Ross Street Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ross Street Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ross Street Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 45.8% of enrollment, in Woodbridge, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ross Street Elementary School?
Ross Street Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Ross Street Elementary School rank among public schools in Woodbridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Ross Street Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Woodbridge, 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 Woodbridge on the city page.
Is Ross Street Elementary School a good school?
Ross Street Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of 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 Woodbridge Township School District?
Besides Ross Street Elementary School, Woodbridge Township School District also operates Woodbridge High School (1,681 students), John F. Kennedy Memorial High School (1,405 students), and Colonia High School (1,354 students). See the Woodbridge Township School District district page for the complete list.
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