Enrollment
528
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 340225001804
West Avenue School — Bridgeton, NJ
Federal NCES profile for West Avenue School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 42/100.
👥 Class size 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 37
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Bridgeton City School District · New Jersey
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
57.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.3:1
vs 11.9:1 New Jersey avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
1.9%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-94% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Avenue School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
West Avenue School reports 528 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 57.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 5% below the New Jersey state mean of 11.9:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 29% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 1.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 94% below the New Jersey average and 96% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 264 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 25.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Bridgeton City School District spends $25,522 per pupil district-wide, below the New Jersey average of $29,189 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 3.1% from local sources (property taxes), 82.3% from the state, and 14.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How West Avenue School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New Jersey state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.3:1 | ▼ 5% | 11.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 1.9% | ▼ 94% | 29.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 528 | top 64% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
1.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 94% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
— 5% below state mean
Top 50% in New Jersey — lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
25.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$25,522
per pupil, district-wide
— below New Jersey avg of $29,189
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 264 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 63 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 528 Top 64% in New Jersey — larger than 36% of 2,509 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 57.0
Students per teacher 11.3:1 -5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 1.9% -94% vs state
NCES ID 340225001804
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.0%
African American 26.5%
White 4.4%
Two or More 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 264:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 25.4%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 63
Expulsions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bridgeton City School District, which includes West Avenue School.
$25,522
Per student
-13%
vs New Jersey
Avg $29,189
+31%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 3.1%
State 82.3%
Federal 14.6%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,641
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Enrollment
- 784
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Enrollment
- 693
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Enrollment
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
Similar elementary schools in Bridgeton
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Broad Street School
Standard public school
784 students 9.8:1 students per teacher
Buckshutem Road School
Standard public school
653 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Indian Ave School
Standard public school
627 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Cherry Street School
Standard public school
522 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about West Avenue School
How many students attend West Avenue School?
West Avenue School has 528 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in BRIDGETON, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Avenue School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Avenue School is 11.3:1, which is 5% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.9:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Avenue School?
1.9% of students at West Avenue School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Avenue School?
The largest demographic group at West Avenue School is Hispanic or Latino at 67.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in BRIDGETON, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Avenue School?
West Avenue School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.