Enrollment
1,140
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Elizabeth, NJ
William F. Halloran School No.22
Federal NCES profile for William F. Halloran School No.22, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340459005524
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William F. Halloran School No.22 earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 10
- elementary schools in Elizabeth · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.8:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 53.0%
- free-lunch eligible
William F. Halloran School No.22 has class sizes larger than 90% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William F. Halloran School No.22 ranks #2 of 10 elementary schools in Elizabeth, NJ.
School address
District: Elizabeth Public Schools · New Jersey
NCES ID 340459005524 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
77.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.0%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+79% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How William F. Halloran School No.22 compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at William F. Halloran School No.22
William F. Halloran School No.22 is a higher-need, large elementary school in Elizabeth, New Jersey, enrolling 1,140 students.
Class loads run heavy: 14.8:1 is larger than about 90% of New Jersey schools and 25% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 53.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New Jersey, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,140 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 106 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #41.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (73%) and African American (14%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1140 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Elizabeth's elementary schools, it stands alongside Jerome Dunn Academy No 9 (856 students): William F. Halloran School No.22 is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.8:1 vs 15.9:1).
Elizabeth Public Schools also operates John E. Dwyer Technology Academy (1,348 students) and Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy (1,272 students) alongside William F. Halloran School No.22.
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 William F. Halloran School No.22 compares
William F. Halloran School No.22 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 25% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.0% | ▲ 79% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,140 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,140
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 90% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$24,380
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 1140 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 72.5%
African American 13.7%
White 11.0%
Asian 2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.3, William F. Halloran School No.22 is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elizabeth Public Schools, which includes William F. Halloran School No.22.
$24,380
Per student
-2%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+47%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 10.8%
State 80.6%
Federal 8.7%
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 William F. Halloran School No.22 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John E. Dwyer Technology Academy | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Terence C. Reilly School No 7 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William F. Halloran School No.22's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,348
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,268
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 1,144
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,130
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Elizabeth
2 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 (~1,140 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about William F. Halloran School No.22
How many students attend William F. Halloran School No.22?
William F. Halloran School No.22 has 1,140 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Elizabeth, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William F. Halloran School No.22?
The student-teacher ratio at William F. Halloran School No.22 is 14.8:1, which is 25% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at William F. Halloran School No.22?
53.0% of students at William F. Halloran School No.22 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William F. Halloran School No.22?
The largest demographic group at William F. Halloran School No.22 is Hispanic or Latino at 72.5% of enrollment, in Elizabeth, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William F. Halloran School No.22?
William F. Halloran School No.22 has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 William F. Halloran School No.22 rank among elementary schools in Elizabeth?
By Resource Investment Index, William F. Halloran School No.22 ranks #2 of 10 elementary schools in Elizabeth, 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 Elizabeth on the city page.
Is William F. Halloran School No.22 a good school?
William F. Halloran School No.22 earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% 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 Elizabeth Public Schools?
Besides William F. Halloran School No.22, Elizabeth Public Schools also operates John E. Dwyer Technology Academy (1,348 students), Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy (1,272 students), and Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy (1,268 students). See the Elizabeth Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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