At a glance
Reported students
277
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
32.3
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
8.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey elementary enrollment
21st percentile
Compared with 1,480 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
277
Alice Costello Elementary School: 277 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
- 285
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.5:1
What the reported data says about Alice Costello Elementary School
Alice Costello Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Brooklawn. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Brooklawn Public School District. NCES reports 277 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,480 elementary schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 387 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 21st 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 White (51.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (29.6%). English learners represent 4.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Alice Costello Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 8.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 32.3 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
- English learners
- 4.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 19.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 70%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.4
- 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
- White51.6%
- Hispanic29.6%
- Black10.1%
- Asian4.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.1%
- Multiracial2.5%
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.
Public schools near Alice Costello 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cold Springs School Elementary · Gloucester City Public School District | PK–03 | 839 | 0.6 mi |
| Parkview Elementary School Elementary · Westville Boro Public School District | PK–06 | 347 | 0.9 mi |
| Bellmawr Park Elementary School Elementary · Bellmawr Public School District | PK–04 | 496 | 1 mi |
| Mary Bray Elementary School Elementary · Mt. Ephraim School District | PK–05 | 289 | 1.5 mi |
| Yorkship Elementary School Elementary · Camden City School District | PK–08 | 310 | 2 mi |
| Shady Lane Elementary School Elementary · Deptford Township Public School District | 01–05 | 422 | 2.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Alice Costello Elementary School
What grades does Alice Costello Elementary School serve?
Alice Costello Elementary School reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Brooklawn Public School District.
How many students attend Alice Costello Elementary School?
Alice Costello Elementary School reported 277 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 21st percentile among 1,480 New Jersey elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 285 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Alice Costello Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 8.6:1, based on 277 students and 32.3 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 Alice Costello Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Alice Costello Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Brooklawn Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Alice Costello Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
70% 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 Alice Costello Elementary School in?
Alice Costello Elementary School is part of Brooklawn Public School District, based in Brooklawn, NJ, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Alice Costello Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Cold Springs School (0.6 mi), Parkview Elementary School (0.9 mi), Bellmawr Park Elementary School (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.