- Enrollment
- 1,681
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+76 students YoY
Ross Street Elementary School grew from 564 students in 2022-23 to 640 in 2023-24 (+13.5%).
Teacher FTE added 47.9 → 48.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+76 students YoY 341812003722 · Woodbridge, NJ Elementary · MID · TRAD
633 enr · 13.5:1 · 43.4% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Woodbridge High School (1,681 students)
Ross Street Elementary School grew from 564 students in 2022-23 to 640 in 2023-24 (+13.5%). Teacher FTE added 47.9 → 48.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Ross Street Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Woodbridge Hig
Woodbridge High School
1,681 students
- John F. Kenned
John F. Kennedy Memorial High School
1,405 students
- Colonia High S
Colonia High School
1,354 students
- Iselin Middle
Iselin Middle School
794 students
- Lafayette Esta
Lafayette Estates Elementary School
705 students
- This school 633
Ross Street Elementary School
633 students
What this shows Ross Street Elementary School reports 633 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ross Street Elementary School compares
Ross Street 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 | 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 methodology
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
$24,527
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 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.
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
District finance for Woodbridge Township School District reports $24,527 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,405
- 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
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 (~633 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 564 (2022-23) → 640 (2023-24), up 76.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.