Enrollment
349
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
5.4%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-82% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South End Elementary School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at South End Elementary School
South End Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Cedar Grove, New Jersey, enrolling 349 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12:1 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 5.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 349 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Jersey median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 596 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #277.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 349 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Cedar Grove's public schools, it stands alongside North End Elementary School (309 students): South End Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12:1 vs 10.3:1).
Cedar Grove Township School District also operates Memorial Middle School (468 students) and Cedar Grove High School (421 students) alongside South End 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 South End Elementary School compares
South End 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$23,035
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 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cedar Grove Township School District, which includes South End Elementary School.
$23,035
Per student
-8%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 73.2%
State 22.1%
Federal 4.7%
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 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
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- 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.
Similar other 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 (~349 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is South End Elementary School a good school?
South End Elementary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. 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 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.
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