- Enrollment
- 1,731
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Atlantic City, NJ
Sovereign Avenue School
Federal NCES profile for Sovereign Avenue School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340096000012
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sovereign Avenue School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #5 of 9
- schools in Atlantic City · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.5:1
- students per teacher
- 84.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Sovereign Avenue School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sovereign Avenue School ranks #5 of 9 schools in Atlantic City, NJ.
School address
District: Atlantic City School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340096000012 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Sovereign Avenue School held near 718 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 68.4 → 71.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 340096000012 · Atlantic City, NJ Other · MID · TRAD
717 enr · 10.5:1 · 84.4% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Atlantic City High School (1,731 students)
Sovereign Avenue School held near 718 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 68.4 → 71.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Sovereign Avenue School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Atlantic City
Atlantic City High School
1,731 students
- This school
Sovereign Avenue School
717 students
- Richmond Avenu 609
Richmond Avenue School
609 students
- Pennsylvania A 566
Pennsylvania Ave School
566 students
- New York Avenu 550
New York Avenue School
550 students
- Dr Martin Luth 544
Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex
544 students
What this shows Sovereign Avenue School reports 717 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sovereign Avenue School compares
Sovereign Avenue 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 | 10.5:1 | ▼ 11% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.4% | ▲ 185% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 717 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
717
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 185% 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
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 36% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$31,825
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 717 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.8%
Asian 21.2%
African American 9.9%
Two or More 1.0%
White 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.5, Sovereign Avenue School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Atlantic City School District reports $31,825 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sovereign Avenue School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richmond Avenue School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pennsylvania Ave School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New York Avenue School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sovereign Avenue School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 609
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Atlantic City
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Richmond Avenue School
Standard public school
609 students 10.7:1 students per teacher
Pennsylvania Ave School
Standard public school
566 students 10.3:1 students per teacher
New York Avenue School
Standard public school
550 students 10.6:1 students per teacher
Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex
Standard public school
544 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Uptown School Complex
Standard public school
518 students 9.8:1 students per teacher
Brighton Avenue School
Standard public school
302 students 8.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~717 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sovereign Avenue School
How many students attend Sovereign Avenue School?
Sovereign Avenue School has 717 students enrolled. It is a public school in Atlantic City, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 698 (2022-23) → 718 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sovereign Avenue School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sovereign Avenue School is 10.5:1, which is 11% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 33% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sovereign Avenue School?
84.4% of students at Sovereign Avenue School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sovereign Avenue School?
The largest demographic group at Sovereign Avenue School is Hispanic or Latino at 67.8% of enrollment, in Atlantic City, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sovereign Avenue School?
Sovereign Avenue School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Sovereign Avenue School rank among schools in Atlantic City?
By Resource Investment Index, Sovereign Avenue School ranks #5 of 9 schools in Atlantic City, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Atlantic City on the city page.
What other schools are in Atlantic City School District?
Besides Sovereign Avenue School, Atlantic City School District also operates Atlantic City High School (1,731 students), Richmond Avenue School (609 students), and Pennsylvania Ave School (566 students). See the Atlantic City School District district page for the complete list.