- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · South Amboy, NJ
South Amboy Elementary
Federal NCES profile for South Amboy Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341512003604
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Amboy Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 36.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 584
- students enrolled
South Amboy Elementary has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: South Amboy School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341512003604 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
South Amboy Elementary held near 580 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 47.0 → 49.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 341512003604 · South Amboy, NJ Other · MID · TRAD
584 enr · 12.4:1 · 36.9% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: South Amboy Middle/High School (616 students)
South Amboy Elementary held near 580 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 47.0 → 49.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
How South Amboy Elementary compares
South Amboy Elementary 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 | 12.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.9% | ▲ 25% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 584 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
584
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 67% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,905
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 584 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.7%
White 33.4%
African American 7.7%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.2, South Amboy Elementary is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for South Amboy School District reports $18,905 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Amboy Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Amboy Middle/High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Amboy Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in South Amboy
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~584 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Amboy Elementary
How many students attend South Amboy Elementary?
South Amboy Elementary has 584 students enrolled. It is a public school in South Amboy, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 580 (2022-23) → 580 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Amboy Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at South Amboy Elementary is 12.4:1, which is 5% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Amboy Elementary?
36.9% of students at South Amboy Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Amboy Elementary?
The largest demographic group at South Amboy Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 50.7% of enrollment, in South Amboy, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Amboy Elementary?
South Amboy Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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).
What other schools are in South Amboy School District?
Besides South Amboy Elementary, South Amboy School District also operates South Amboy Middle/High School (616 students). See the South Amboy School District district page for the complete list.