Enrollment
528
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
57.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
-21% 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
What stands out at West Avenue School
West Avenue School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Bridgeton, New Jersey, enrolling 528 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 1.9% free-meal eligibility runs 94% below the New Jersey average.
With 528 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Jersey median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Among 539 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #468, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (67%) and African American (27%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 264 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Bridgeton's elementary schools, it stands alongside Bridgeton Public Charter School (106 students): West Avenue School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (9.3:1 vs 8.2:1).
Bridgeton City School District also operates Bridgeton High School (1,641 students) and Broad Street School (784 students) alongside West Avenue School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How West Avenue School compares
West Avenue School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$22,691
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $24,984
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bridgeton City School District, which includes West Avenue School.
$22,691
Per student
-9%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 1,641
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~528 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is West Avenue School a good school?
West Avenue School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of New Jersey schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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