- Enrollment
- 374
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Logan Township, NJ
The Francis E Donnelly Early Childhood Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for The Francis E Donnelly Early Childhood Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340888000443
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Francis E Donnelly Early Childhood Learning Center earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Logan Township · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.3:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 15.8%
- free-lunch eligible
The Francis E Donnelly Early Childhood Learning Center has class sizes smaller than 83% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Francis E Donnelly Early Childhood Learning Center ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Logan Township, NJ.
School address
District: Logan Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340888000443 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
The Francis E Donnelly Early Childhood Learning Center held near 181 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.9 → 20.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 340888000443 · Logan Township, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
186 enr · 9.3:1 · 15.8% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Logan Township Elementary School (374 students)
The Francis E Donnelly Early Childhood Learning Center held near 181 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.9 → 20.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
The Francis E Donnelly Early Childhood Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Logan Township
Logan Township Elementary School
374 students
- Logan Middle S
Logan Middle School
258 students
- This school
The Francis E Donnelly Early Childhood Learning Center
186 students
What this shows The Francis E Donnelly Early Childhood Learning Center reports 186 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Francis E Donnelly Early Childhood Learning Center compares
The Francis E Donnelly Early Childhood Learning Center 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 | 9.3:1 | ▼ 21% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.8% | ▼ 47% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 186 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.3:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
186
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
9.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 17% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$24,720
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 186 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.
Student demographics
White 74.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
African American 8.1%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 74.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.1, The Francis E Donnelly Early Childhood Learning Center is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Logan Township School District reports $24,720 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How The Francis E Donnelly Early Childhood Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Township Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Logan Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Francis E Donnelly Early Childhood Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 258
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 (~186 students)
Frequently asked questions about The Francis E Donnelly Early Childhood Learning Center
How many students attend The Francis E Donnelly Early Childhood Learning Center?
The Francis E Donnelly Early Childhood Learning Center has 186 students enrolled. It is a public school in Logan Township, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 183 (2022-23) → 181 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Francis E Donnelly Early Childhood Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at The Francis E Donnelly Early Childhood Learning Center is 9.3:1, which is 21% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 41% 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 The Francis E Donnelly Early Childhood Learning Center?
15.8% of students at The Francis E Donnelly Early Childhood Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Francis E Donnelly Early Childhood Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at The Francis E Donnelly Early Childhood Learning Center is White at 74.7% of enrollment, in Logan Township, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Francis E Donnelly Early Childhood Learning Center?
The Francis E Donnelly Early Childhood Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 The Francis E Donnelly Early Childhood Learning Center rank among public schools in Logan Township?
By Resource Investment Index, The Francis E Donnelly Early Childhood Learning Center ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Logan Township, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Logan Township School District?
Besides The Francis E Donnelly Early Childhood Learning Center, Logan Township School District also operates Logan Township Elementary School (374 students) and Logan Middle School (258 students). See the Logan Township School District district page for the complete list.