- Enrollment
- 1,348
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Elizabeth, NJ
Sonia Sotomayor School No 25
Federal NCES profile for Sonia Sotomayor School No 25, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340459000207
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sonia Sotomayor School No 25 earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of New Jersey schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #4 of 10
- elementary schools in Elizabeth · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 80.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Sonia Sotomayor School No 25 has class sizes larger than 76% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sonia Sotomayor School No 25 ranks #4 of 10 elementary schools in Elizabeth, NJ.
School address
District: Elizabeth Public Schools · New Jersey
NCES ID 340459000207 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Sonia Sotomayor School No 25 held near 595 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 46.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 340459000207 · Elizabeth, NJ Elementary · MID · TRAD
591 enr · 13.1:1 · 80.5% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: John E. Dwyer Technology Academy (1,348 students)
Sonia Sotomayor School No 25 held near 595 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 46.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Sonia Sotomayor School No 25 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John E. Dwyer
John E. Dwyer Technology Academy
1,348 students
- Admiral Willia
Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy
1,272 students
- Elizabeth High
Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy
1,268 students
- Thomas Jeffers
Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy
1,144 students
- William F. Hal
William F. Halloran School No.22
1,140 students
- This school
Sonia Sotomayor School No 25
591 students
What this shows Sonia Sotomayor School No 25 reports 591 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sonia Sotomayor School No 25 compares
Sonia Sotomayor School No 25 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 | 13.1:1 | ▲ 11% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.5% | ▲ 172% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 591 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
591
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 172% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$24,903
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 591 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 90.7%
African American 6.8%
White 1.7%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.2, Sonia Sotomayor School No 25 is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Elizabeth Public Schools reports $24,903 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sonia Sotomayor School No 25 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John E. Dwyer Technology Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William F. Halloran School No.22 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sonia Sotomayor School No 25's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,268
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 1,144
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,140
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in Elizabeth
2 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 (~591 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sonia Sotomayor School No 25
How many students attend Sonia Sotomayor School No 25?
Sonia Sotomayor School No 25 has 591 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Elizabeth, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 604 (2022-23) → 595 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sonia Sotomayor School No 25?
The student-teacher ratio at Sonia Sotomayor School No 25 is 13.1:1, which is 11% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sonia Sotomayor School No 25?
80.5% of students at Sonia Sotomayor School No 25 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sonia Sotomayor School No 25?
The largest demographic group at Sonia Sotomayor School No 25 is Hispanic or Latino at 90.7% of enrollment, in Elizabeth, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sonia Sotomayor School No 25?
Sonia Sotomayor School No 25 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 Sonia Sotomayor School No 25 rank among elementary schools in Elizabeth?
By Resource Investment Index, Sonia Sotomayor School No 25 ranks #4 of 10 elementary schools in Elizabeth, 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 Elizabeth on the city page.
What other schools are in Elizabeth Public Schools?
Besides Sonia Sotomayor School No 25, Elizabeth Public Schools also operates John E. Dwyer Technology Academy (1,348 students), Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy (1,272 students), and Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy (1,268 students). See the Elizabeth Public Schools district page for the complete list.