- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cedar Grove, NJ
South End Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for South End Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340285002036
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South End Elementary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Cedar Grove · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 5.4%
- free-lunch eligible
South End Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South End Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Cedar Grove, NJ.
School address
District: Cedar Grove Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340285002036 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
South End Elementary School held near 353 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 340285002036 · Cedar Grove, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
349 enr · 12:1 · 5.4% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Memorial Middle School (468 students)
South End Elementary School held near 353 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
South End Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Memorial Middl
Memorial Middle School
468 students
- Cedar Grove Hi
Cedar Grove High School
421 students
- This school
South End Elementary School
349 students
- North End Elem
North End Elementary School
309 students
What this shows South End Elementary School reports 349 students on the CCD universe file.
How South End Elementary School compares
South End 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 | 12:1 | ▲ 2% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.4% | ▼ 82% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 349 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
349
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% below 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 61% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$24,448
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 349 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
White 72.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%
Asian 7.7%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 72.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.6, South End Elementary School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cedar Grove Township School District reports $24,448 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South End Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cedar Grove High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North End Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South End Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Similar other schools in Cedar Grove
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 (~349 students)
Frequently asked questions about South End Elementary School
How many students attend South End Elementary School?
South End Elementary School has 349 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cedar Grove, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 354 (2022-23) → 353 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South End Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South End Elementary School is 12:1, which is 2% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South End Elementary School?
5.4% of students at South End Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South End Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at South End Elementary School is White at 72.8% of enrollment, in Cedar Grove, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South End Elementary School?
South End Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 South End Elementary School rank among public schools in Cedar Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, South End Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Cedar Grove, 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 Cedar Grove on the city page.
What other schools are in Cedar Grove Township School District?
Besides South End Elementary School, Cedar Grove Township School District also operates Memorial Middle School (468 students), Cedar Grove High School (421 students), and North End Elementary School (309 students). See the Cedar Grove Township School District district page for the complete list.