Enrollment
508
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 341134002234
Belmont Runyon Elementary School — Newark, NJ
Federal NCES profile for Belmont Runyon Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 25/100.
👥 Class size 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 4
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Newark Public School District · New Jersey
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 11.9:1 New Jersey avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.5%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+155% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Belmont Runyon Elementary School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Belmont Runyon Elementary School reports 508 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 36.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 26% above the New Jersey state mean of 11.9:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 6% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 75.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 155% above the New Jersey average and 46% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 38.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Newark Public School District spends $36,862 per pupil district-wide, above the New Jersey average of $29,189 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 10.8% from local sources (property taxes), 79.3% from the state, and 9.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Belmont Runyon Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New Jersey state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 26% | 11.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.5% | ▲ 155% | 29.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 508 | top 61% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
75.5%
free-lunch eligible
— 155% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
— 26% above state mean
Top 92% in New Jersey — lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
38.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$36,862
per pupil, district-wide
— above New Jersey avg of $29,189
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
Overview
Enrollment 508 Top 61% in New Jersey — larger than 39% of 2,509 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 36.0
Students per teacher 15:1 +26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 75.5% +155% vs state
NCES ID 341134002234
Student demographics
African American 76.6%
Hispanic or Latino 19.9%
White 1.2%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 76.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 38.4%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newark Public School District, which includes Belmont Runyon Elementary School.
$36,862
Per student
+26%
vs New Jersey
Avg $29,189
+89%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 10.8%
State 79.3%
Federal 9.9%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,046
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,894
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,294
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,213
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,084
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
Similar other schools in Newark
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6,406 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Marion P. Thomas Charter School
Standard public school
1,410 students
Lafayette Street School
Standard public school
1,213 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
First Avenue School
Standard public school
1,084 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Oliver Street School
Standard public school
1,034 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Belmont Runyon Elementary School
How many students attend Belmont Runyon Elementary School?
Belmont Runyon Elementary School has 508 students enrolled. It is a other school in NEWARK, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belmont Runyon Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Belmont Runyon Elementary School is 15:1, which is 26% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.9:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Belmont Runyon Elementary School?
75.5% of students at Belmont Runyon Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Belmont Runyon Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Belmont Runyon Elementary School is African American at 76.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in NEWARK, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Belmont Runyon Elementary School?
Belmont Runyon Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.