Enrollment
476
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
8.8%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-70% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School
Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in New Milford, New Jersey, enrolling 476 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.2:1 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 8.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 476 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Jersey median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 701 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #450.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%) (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 476 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
New Milford Public School District also operates New Milford High School (584 students) and David E. Owens Middle School (523 students) alongside Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School compares
Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$23,295
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $24,984
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Milford Public School District, which includes Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School.
$23,295
Per student
-7%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 71.2%
State 24.4%
Federal 4.5%
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.
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
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 72/100
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~476 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in New Milford on the city page.
Is Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School a good school?
Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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