- Enrollment
- 1,731
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Atlantic City, NJ
Uptown School Complex
Federal NCES profile for Uptown School Complex, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340096000022
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Uptown School Complex earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of New Jersey schools.
- #7 of 9
- schools in Atlantic City · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.8:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 90.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Uptown School Complex has class sizes smaller than 77% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Uptown School Complex ranks #7 of 9 schools in Atlantic City, NJ.
School address
District: Atlantic City School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340096000022 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-58 students YoY
Uptown School Complex shrank from 556 students in 2022-23 to 498 in 2023-24 (-10.4%).
Teacher FTE added 53.0 → 54.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-58 students YoY 340096000022 · Atlantic City, NJ Other · MID · TRAD
518 enr · 9.8:1 · 90.1% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Atlantic City High School (1,731 students)
Uptown School Complex shrank from 556 students in 2022-23 to 498 in 2023-24 (-10.4%). Teacher FTE added 53.0 → 54.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Uptown School Complex 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 518
Uptown School Complex
518 students
What this shows Uptown School Complex reports 518 students on the CCD universe file.
How Uptown School Complex compares
Uptown School Complex is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 9.8:1 | ▼ 17% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.1% | ▲ 204% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 518 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
518
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 204% 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
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 23% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
61.2%
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 518 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
111
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 52.5%
Hispanic or Latino 40.7%
Two or More 4.4%
White 1.2%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: African American at 52.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.7, Uptown School Complex is more 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 Uptown School Complex Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher 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 Uptown School Complex'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
Similar other schools in Atlantic City
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Sovereign Avenue School
Standard public school
717 students 10.5:1 students per teacher
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
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 (~518 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Uptown School Complex
How many students attend Uptown School Complex?
Uptown School Complex has 518 students enrolled. It is a public school in Atlantic City, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 556 (2022-23) → 498 (2023-24), down 58.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Uptown School Complex?
The student-teacher ratio at Uptown School Complex is 9.8:1, which is 17% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 38% 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 Uptown School Complex?
90.1% of students at Uptown School Complex are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Uptown School Complex?
The largest demographic group at Uptown School Complex is African American at 52.5% of enrollment, in Atlantic City, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Uptown School Complex?
Uptown School Complex has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Uptown School Complex rank among schools in Atlantic City?
By Resource Investment Index, Uptown School Complex ranks #7 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 Uptown School Complex, 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.