- Enrollment
- 1,731
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Atlantic City, NJ
Texas Avenue School
Federal NCES profile for Texas Avenue School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340096000018
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Texas Avenue School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #5 of 11
- public schools in Atlantic City · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11:1
- students per teacher
- 87.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Texas Avenue School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Texas Avenue School ranks #5 of 11 public schools in Atlantic City, NJ.
School address
District: Atlantic City School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340096000018 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Texas Avenue School held near 499 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.4 → 47.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 340096000018 · Atlantic City, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
496 enr · 11:1 · 87.3% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Atlantic City High School (1,731 students)
Texas Avenue School held near 499 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.4 → 47.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Texas Avenue School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Atlantic City
Atlantic City High School
1,731 students
- Sovereign Aven
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
- This school 496
Texas Avenue School
496 students
What this shows Texas Avenue School reports 496 students on the CCD universe file.
How Texas Avenue School compares
Texas 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 7% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.3% | ▲ 195% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 496 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
496
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 195% 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
11:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 44% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.6%
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 496 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 65.5%
Asian 26.0%
African American 7.3%
White 1.0%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.8, Texas Avenue School is about as mixed as 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 Texas 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 |
| Sovereign Avenue School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richmond Avenue School | Similar size | Lower 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 |
Comparisons are relative to Texas Avenue School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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
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 (~496 students)
Frequently asked questions about Texas Avenue School
How many students attend Texas Avenue School?
Texas Avenue School has 496 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Atlantic City, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 498 (2022-23) → 499 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Texas Avenue School?
The student-teacher ratio at Texas Avenue School is 11:1, which is 7% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 30% 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 Texas Avenue School?
87.3% of students at Texas Avenue School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Texas Avenue School?
The largest demographic group at Texas Avenue School is Hispanic or Latino at 65.5% of enrollment, in Atlantic City, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Texas Avenue School?
Texas Avenue School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Texas Avenue School rank among public schools in Atlantic City?
By Resource Investment Index, Texas Avenue School ranks #5 of 11 public 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 public schools in Atlantic City on the city page.
What other schools are in Atlantic City School District?
Besides Texas Avenue School, Atlantic City School District also operates Atlantic City High School (1,731 students), Sovereign Avenue School (717 students), and Richmond Avenue School (609 students). See the Atlantic City School District district page for the complete list.