- Enrollment
- 1,681
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Avenel, NJ
Woodbine Avenue Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Woodbine Avenue Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341812003726
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodbine Avenue Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Avenel · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 35.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodbine Avenue Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodbine Avenue Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Avenel, NJ.
School address
District: Woodbridge Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341812003726 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Woodbine Avenue Elementary School held near 421 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 33.4 → 33.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 341812003726 · Avenel, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
401 enr · 12.2:1 · 35.2% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Woodbridge High School (1,681 students)
Woodbine Avenue Elementary School held near 421 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE held 33.4 → 33.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Woodbine Avenue Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Woodbridge Hig
Woodbridge High School
1,681 students
- John F. Kenned
John F. Kennedy Memorial High School
1,405 students
- Colonia High S
Colonia High School
1,354 students
- Iselin Middle
Iselin Middle School
794 students
- Lafayette Esta
Lafayette Estates Elementary School
705 students
- This school 401
Woodbine Avenue Elementary School
401 students
What this shows Woodbine Avenue Elementary School reports 401 students on the CCD universe file.
How Woodbine Avenue Elementary School compares
Woodbine Avenue Elementary 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 | 12.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.2% | ▲ 19% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 401 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
401
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% above 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 64% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$24,527
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 401 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 44.9%
Hispanic or Latino 21.2%
African American 20.7%
White 11.0%
Two or More 2.2%
Largest group: Asian at 44.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.8, Woodbine Avenue Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Woodbridge Township School District reports $24,527 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Woodbine Avenue Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John F. Kennedy Memorial High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Colonia High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Iselin Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Estates Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodbine Avenue Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,405
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,354
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 794
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~401 students)
Frequently asked questions about Woodbine Avenue Elementary School
How many students attend Woodbine Avenue Elementary School?
Woodbine Avenue Elementary School has 401 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Avenel, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 401 (2022-23) → 421 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodbine Avenue Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodbine Avenue Elementary School is 12.2:1, which is 3% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Woodbine Avenue Elementary School?
35.2% of students at Woodbine Avenue Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodbine Avenue Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Woodbine Avenue Elementary School is Asian at 44.9% of enrollment, in Avenel, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodbine Avenue Elementary School?
Woodbine Avenue Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Woodbine Avenue Elementary School rank among public schools in Avenel?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodbine Avenue Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Avenel, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Woodbridge Township School District?
Besides Woodbine Avenue Elementary School, Woodbridge Township School District also operates Woodbridge High School (1,681 students), John F. Kennedy Memorial High School (1,405 students), and Colonia High School (1,354 students). See the Woodbridge Township School District district page for the complete list.