- Enrollment
- 1,925
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Montclair, NJ
Charles H. Bullock School
Federal NCES profile for Charles H. Bullock School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341056005984
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Charles H. Bullock School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Montclair · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.7:1
- students per teacher
- 9.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Charles H. Bullock School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Charles H. Bullock School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Montclair, NJ.
School address
District: Montclair Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341056005984 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Charles H. Bullock School held near 428 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 341056005984 · Montclair, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
438 enr · 10.7:1 · 9.2% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Montclair High School (1,925 students)
Charles H. Bullock School held near 428 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Charles H. Bullock School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Montclair High
Montclair High School
1,925 students
- Hillside Eleme 684
Hillside Elementary School
684 students
- Buzz Aldrin Mi 618
Buzz Aldrin Middle School
618 students
- Glenfield Midd 512
Glenfield Middle School
512 students
- This school 438
Charles H. Bullock School
438 students
- Watchung Eleme 406
Watchung Elementary School
406 students
What this shows Charles H. Bullock School reports 438 students on the CCD universe file.
How Charles H. Bullock School compares
Charles H. Bullock 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 9% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.2% | ▼ 69% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 438 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
438
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 40% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$26,536
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 438 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 54.6%
African American 17.1%
Two or More 13.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
Asian 4.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 54.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.3, Charles H. Bullock School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Montclair Public School District reports $26,536 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Charles H. Bullock School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montclair High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillside Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Buzz Aldrin Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glenfield Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Watchung Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Charles H. Bullock School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 684
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~438 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Charles H. Bullock School
How many students attend Charles H. Bullock School?
Charles H. Bullock School has 438 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Montclair, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 423 (2022-23) → 428 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles H. Bullock School?
The student-teacher ratio at Charles H. Bullock School is 10.7:1, which is 9% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 32% 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 Charles H. Bullock School?
9.2% of students at Charles H. Bullock School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Charles H. Bullock School?
The largest demographic group at Charles H. Bullock School is White at 54.6% of enrollment, in Montclair, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charles H. Bullock School?
Charles H. Bullock School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Charles H. Bullock School rank among elementary schools in Montclair?
By Resource Investment Index, Charles H. Bullock School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Montclair, 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 Montclair on the city page.
What other schools are in Montclair Public School District?
Besides Charles H. Bullock School, Montclair Public School District also operates Montclair High School (1,925 students), Hillside Elementary School (684 students), and Buzz Aldrin Middle School (618 students). See the Montclair Public School District district page for the complete list.