Enrollment
401
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.2%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Woodbine Avenue Elementary School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Woodbine Avenue Elementary School
Woodbine Avenue Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Avenel, New Jersey, enrolling 401 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.2:1 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 35.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 401 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Jersey median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 366 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #189.
Its student body is led by Asian (45%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 401 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Woodbridge Township School District also operates Woodbridge High School (1,681 students) and John F. Kennedy Memorial High School (1,405 students) alongside Woodbine Avenue Elementary 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 Woodbine Avenue Elementary School compares
Woodbine Avenue Elementary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$22,601
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 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Woodbridge Township School District, which includes Woodbine Avenue Elementary School.
$22,601
Per student
-10%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.9%
State 36.9%
Federal 5.2%
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 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
- 1,681
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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
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 (~401 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Avenel on the city page.
Is Woodbine Avenue Elementary School a good school?
Woodbine Avenue Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. 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 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.
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