- Enrollment
- 829
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mahwah, NJ
Betsy Ross Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Betsy Ross Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340933000588
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Betsy Ross Elementary earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Mahwah · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.3:1
- students per teacher
- 5.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Betsy Ross Elementary has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Betsy Ross Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Mahwah, NJ.
School address
District: Mahwah Township Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340933000588 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Betsy Ross Elementary shrank from 276 students in 2022-23 to 248 in 2023-24 (-10.1%).
Teacher FTE added 23.5 → 24.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 340933000588 · Mahwah, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
238 enr · 10.3:1 · 5.1% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Mahwah High School (829 students)
Betsy Ross Elementary shrank from 276 students in 2022-23 to 248 in 2023-24 (-10.1%). Teacher FTE added 23.5 → 24.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Betsy Ross Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mahwah High Sc
Mahwah High School
829 students
- Ramapo Ridge
Ramapo Ridge
642 students
- Lenape Meadows
Lenape Meadows
418 students
- Joyce Kilmer S
Joyce Kilmer School
394 students
- This school 238
Betsy Ross Elementary
238 students
- George Washing 177
George Washington School
177 students
What this shows Betsy Ross Elementary reports 238 students on the CCD universe file.
How Betsy Ross Elementary compares
Betsy Ross Elementary 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 13% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.1% | ▼ 83% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 238 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
238
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% 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
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 32% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$30,824
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors0.5 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.
Student demographics
White 69.7%
Asian 15.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 69.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.0, Betsy Ross Elementary is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mahwah Township Public School District reports $30,824 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Betsy Ross Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mahwah High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ramapo Ridge | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lenape Meadows | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joyce Kilmer School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| George Washington School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Betsy Ross Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 177
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 71/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~238 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Betsy Ross Elementary
How many students attend Betsy Ross Elementary?
Betsy Ross Elementary has 238 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mahwah, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 276 (2022-23) → 248 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Betsy Ross Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Betsy Ross Elementary is 10.3:1, which is 13% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 34% 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 Betsy Ross Elementary?
5.1% of students at Betsy Ross Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Betsy Ross Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Betsy Ross Elementary is White at 69.7% of enrollment, in Mahwah, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Betsy Ross Elementary?
Betsy Ross Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Betsy Ross Elementary rank among elementary schools in Mahwah?
By Resource Investment Index, Betsy Ross Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Mahwah, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Mahwah on the city page.
What other schools are in Mahwah Township Public School District?
Besides Betsy Ross Elementary, Mahwah Township Public School District also operates Mahwah High School (829 students), Ramapo Ridge (642 students), and Lenape Meadows (418 students). See the Mahwah Township Public School District district page for the complete list.