At a glance
Reported students
383
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
44.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
8.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey elementary enrollment
49th percentile
Compared with 1,480 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
399
Carteret Elementary School: 383 reported students.
State peer staffing position
9th percentile
8.6:1 reported; state peer median 11.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 376
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Student–teacher ratio
- 8.7:1
What the reported data says about Carteret Elementary School
Carteret Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–06 in Bloomfield. It is one of 11 current school records connected to Bloomfield Township School District. NCES reports 383 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,480 elementary schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 387 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 49th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 8.6:1, below the New Jersey median of 11.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (68.9%) and Black (17.8%). Students served under IDEA represent 10.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Carteret Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 8.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 44.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 10.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 72.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White8.6%
- Hispanic68.9%
- Black17.8%
- Asian3.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial0.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Bloomfield Township School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Oak View Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
399 reported students
Franklin Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
352 reported students
Brookdale Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
342 reported students
Watsessing Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
333 reported students
Berkeley Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
453 reported students
Demarest Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
482 reported students
Public schools near Carteret Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkeley Elementary School Elementary · Bloomfield Township School District | KG–06 | 453 | 0.6 mi |
| Belleville PS4 Elementary · Belleville Public School District | PK–06 | 438 | 0.6 mi |
| Salome Urena Elementary School Elementary · Newark Public School District | PK–08 | 516 | 0.7 mi |
| Abington Avenue School Elementary · Newark Public School District | PK–08 | 842 | 0.7 mi |
| Shelia Y. Oliver Academy Elementary · East Orange School District | PK–08 | 413 | 0.8 mi |
| First Avenue School Elementary · Newark Public School District | PK–08 | 1,084 | 0.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Carteret Elementary School
What grades does Carteret Elementary School serve?
Carteret Elementary School reports grades KG–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Bloomfield Township School District.
How many students attend Carteret Elementary School?
Carteret Elementary School reported 383 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 49th percentile among 1,480 New Jersey elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 376 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Carteret Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 8.6:1, based on 383 students and 44.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Jersey median for the same school level is 11.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Carteret Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Carteret Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Bloomfield Township School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Carteret Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
72.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Carteret Elementary School in?
Carteret Elementary School is part of Bloomfield Township School District, based in Bloomfield, NJ, which operates 11 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Carteret Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Berkeley Elementary School (0.6 mi), Belleville PS4 (0.6 mi), Salome Urena Elementary School (0.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.