- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 72/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Milford, NJ
Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341128000628
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in New Milford · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 8.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in New Milford, NJ.
School address
District: New Milford Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341128000628 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School held near 508 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 38.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 341128000628 · New Milford, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
476 enr · 12.2:1 · 8.8% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: New Milford High School (584 students)
Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School held near 508 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 38.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- New Milford Hi
New Milford High School
584 students
- David E. Owens
David E. Owens Middle School
523 students
- This school
Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School
476 students
- Berkley Street
Berkley Street School
415 students
What this shows Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School reports 476 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School compares
Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 12.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.8% | ▼ 70% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 476 | top 43% | - | - |
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.
476
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% 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
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
9.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$25,774
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 476 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
White 44.7%
Hispanic or Latino 31.7%
Asian 15.5%
African American 5.9%
Two or More 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 44.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.2, Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for New Milford Public School District reports $25,774 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Milford High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| David E. Owens Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Berkley Street School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~476 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School
How many students attend Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School?
Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School has 476 students enrolled. It is a public school in New Milford, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 491 (2022-23) → 508 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bertrand F. Gibbs 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 Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School?
8.8% of students at Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School is White at 44.7% of enrollment, in New Milford, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School?
Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School rank among public schools in New Milford?
By Resource Investment Index, Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in New Milford, 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 New Milford Public School District?
Besides Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School, New Milford Public School District also operates New Milford High School (584 students), David E. Owens Middle School (523 students), and Berkley Street School (415 students). See the New Milford Public School District district page for the complete list.