- Enrollment
- 1,641
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bridgeton, NJ
West Avenue School
Federal NCES profile for West 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 340225001804
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Avenue School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of New Jersey schools.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Bridgeton · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.3:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 1.9%
- free-lunch eligible
West Avenue School has class sizes smaller than 83% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Avenue School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Bridgeton, NJ.
School address
District: Bridgeton City School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340225001804 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
West Avenue School held near 622 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 57.5 → 58.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 340225001804 · Bridgeton, NJ Elementary · MID · TRAD
528 enr · 9.3:1 · 1.9% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Bridgeton High School (1,641 students)
West Avenue School held near 622 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 57.5 → 58.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
West Avenue School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bridgeton High
Bridgeton High School
1,641 students
- Broad Street S
Broad Street School
784 students
- Quarter Mile L
Quarter Mile Lane School
693 students
- Buckshutem Roa 653
Buckshutem Road School
653 students
- Indian Ave Sch 627
Indian Ave School
627 students
- This school 528
West Avenue School
528 students
What this shows West Avenue School reports 528 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Avenue School compares
West 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 | 9.3:1 | ▼ 21% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 1.9% | ▼ 94% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 528 | top 36% | - | - |
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.
528
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
1.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 94% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; 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
25.4%
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
$24,868
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
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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 47.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.9, West Avenue School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Bridgeton City School District reports $24,868 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Avenue School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeton High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Broad Street School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Quarter Mile Lane School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Buckshutem Road School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Indian Ave School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Avenue School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 784
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 693
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar elementary schools in Bridgeton
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~528 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about West Avenue School
How many students attend West Avenue School?
West Avenue School has 528 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bridgeton, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 642 (2022-23) → 622 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Avenue School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Avenue School 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 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% of enrollment, in Bridgeton, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Avenue School?
West 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 West Avenue School rank among elementary schools in Bridgeton?
By Resource Investment Index, West Avenue School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Bridgeton, 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 Bridgeton on the city page.
What other schools are in Bridgeton City School District?
Besides West Avenue School, Bridgeton City School District also operates Bridgeton High School (1,641 students), Broad Street School (784 students), and Quarter Mile Lane School (693 students). See the Bridgeton City School District district page for the complete list.