- Enrollment
- 1,348
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Elizabeth, NJ
Terence C. Reilly School No 7
Federal NCES profile for Terence C. Reilly School No 7, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340459000013
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Terence C. Reilly School No 7 earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 10
- elementary schools in Elizabeth · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.5:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 58.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Terence C. Reilly School No 7 has class sizes larger than 89% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Terence C. Reilly School No 7 ranks #1 of 10 elementary schools in Elizabeth, NJ.
School address
District: Elizabeth Public Schools · New Jersey
NCES ID 340459000013 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Terence C. Reilly School No 7 held near 1,147 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 78.5 → 75.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 340459000013 · Elizabeth, NJ Elementary · MID · TRAD
1,130 enr · 14.5:1 · 58.4% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: John E. Dwyer Technology Academy (1,348 students)
Terence C. Reilly School No 7 held near 1,147 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 78.5 → 75.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Terence C. Reilly School No 7 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
Terence C. Reilly School No 7
1,130 students
What this shows Terence C. Reilly School No 7 reports 1,130 students on the CCD universe file.
How Terence C. Reilly School No 7 compares
Terence C. Reilly School No 7 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 23% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.4% | ▲ 97% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,130 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,130
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 97% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 89% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
4.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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 1130 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 74.3%
African American 14.3%
White 7.2%
Asian 4.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.1, Terence C. Reilly School No 7 is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Elizabeth Public Schools reports $24,903 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Terence C. Reilly School No 7 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John E. Dwyer Technology Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William F. Halloran School No.22 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Terence C. Reilly School No 7'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 (~1,130 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Terence C. Reilly School No 7
How many students attend Terence C. Reilly School No 7?
Terence C. Reilly School No 7 has 1,130 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Elizabeth, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 1,126 (2022-23) → 1,147 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Terence C. Reilly School No 7?
The student-teacher ratio at Terence C. Reilly School No 7 is 14.5:1, which is 23% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Terence C. Reilly School No 7?
58.4% of students at Terence C. Reilly School No 7 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Terence C. Reilly School No 7?
The largest demographic group at Terence C. Reilly School No 7 is Hispanic or Latino at 74.3% of enrollment, in Elizabeth, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Terence C. Reilly School No 7?
Terence C. Reilly School No 7 has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Terence C. Reilly School No 7 rank among elementary schools in Elizabeth?
By Resource Investment Index, Terence C. Reilly School No 7 ranks #1 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 Terence C. Reilly School No 7, 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.