Enrollment
1,130
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
78.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.4%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+97% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Terence C. Reilly School No 7 compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Terence C. Reilly School No 7
Terence C. Reilly School No 7 is a higher-need, large elementary school in Elizabeth, New Jersey, enrolling 1,130 students.
Class loads run heavy: 14.5:1 is larger than about 89% of New Jersey schools and 23% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 58.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New Jersey, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,130 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 109 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #26.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (74%) and African American (14%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1130 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Elizabeth's elementary schools, it stands alongside Jerome Dunn Academy No 9 (856 students): Terence C. Reilly School No 7 is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.5:1 vs 15.9:1).
Elizabeth Public Schools also operates John E. Dwyer Technology Academy (1,348 students) and Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy (1,272 students) alongside Terence C. Reilly School No 7.
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 Terence C. Reilly School No 7 compares
Terence C. Reilly School No 7 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$24,380
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 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elizabeth Public Schools, which includes Terence C. Reilly School No 7.
$24,380
Per student
-2%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+47%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 10.8%
State 80.6%
Federal 8.7%
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 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
- 1,348
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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.
Similar elementary 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 (~1,130 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Terence C. Reilly School No 7 a good school?
Terence C. Reilly School No 7 earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of New Jersey schools. 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 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.
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