- Enrollment
- 802
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Leonia, NJ
Anna C. Scott Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Anna C. Scott Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340852000538
👥 S:T ratio 69
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Anna C. Scott Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of New Jersey schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Leonia · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.8:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 5.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Anna C. Scott Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 94% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Anna C. Scott Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Leonia, NJ.
School address
District: Leonia Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340852000538 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-43 students YoY
Anna C. Scott Elementary School shrank from 608 students in 2022-23 to 565 in 2023-24 (-7.1%).
Teacher FTE added 66.0 → 67.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-43 students YoY 340852000538 · Leonia, NJ Other · MID · TRAD
517 enr · 7.8:1 · 5.9% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Leonia High School (802 students)
Anna C. Scott Elementary School shrank from 608 students in 2022-23 to 565 in 2023-24 (-7.1%). Teacher FTE added 66.0 → 67.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Anna C. Scott Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Leonia High Sc
Leonia High School
802 students
- Leonia Middle
Leonia Middle School
661 students
- This school
Anna C. Scott Elementary School
517 students
What this shows Anna C. Scott Elementary School reports 517 students on the CCD universe file.
How Anna C. Scott Elementary School compares
Anna C. Scott Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 7.8:1 | ▼ 34% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.9% | ▼ 80% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 517 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
517
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% below 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
7.8:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 6% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
5.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$21,992
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 517 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 51.5%
Hispanic or Latino 19.9%
White 19.0%
Two or More 6.8%
African American 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 51.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.4, Anna C. Scott Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Leonia Public School District reports $21,992 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Anna C. Scott Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leonia High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leonia Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Anna C. Scott Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Nationwide other 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 (~517 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Anna C. Scott Elementary School
How many students attend Anna C. Scott Elementary School?
Anna C. Scott Elementary School has 517 students enrolled. It is a public school in Leonia, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 608 (2022-23) → 565 (2023-24), down 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anna C. Scott Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Anna C. Scott Elementary School is 7.8:1, which is 34% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 50% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Anna C. Scott Elementary School?
5.9% of students at Anna C. Scott Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Anna C. Scott Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Anna C. Scott Elementary School is Asian at 51.5% of enrollment, in Leonia, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Anna C. Scott Elementary School?
Anna C. Scott Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Anna C. Scott Elementary School rank among public schools in Leonia?
By Resource Investment Index, Anna C. Scott Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Leonia, 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 Leonia Public School District?
Besides Anna C. Scott Elementary School, Leonia Public School District also operates Leonia High School (802 students) and Leonia Middle School (661 students). See the Leonia Public School District district page for the complete list.