- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 73/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Glen Rock, NJ
Clara E Coleman School
Federal NCES profile for Clara E Coleman School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340597000490
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clara E Coleman School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Glen Rock · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 0.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Clara E Coleman School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clara E Coleman School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Glen Rock, NJ.
School address
District: Glen Rock Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340597000490 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Clara E Coleman School held near 340 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 340597000490 · Glen Rock, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
322 enr · 12.4:1 · 0.6% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Glen Rock High School (722 students)
Clara E Coleman School held near 340 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 26.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Clara E Coleman School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Glen Rock High
Glen Rock High School
722 students
- Glen Rock Midd
Glen Rock Middle School
642 students
- This school
Clara E Coleman School
322 students
- Alexander Hami
Alexander Hamilton School
300 students
- Central School
Central School
299 students
- Richard Byrd 246
Richard Byrd
246 students
What this shows Clara E Coleman School reports 322 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clara E Coleman School compares
Clara E Coleman 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 | 12.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 0.6% | ▼ 98% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 322 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
322
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
0.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 98% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 67% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
6.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$24,262
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 322 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 64.0%
Asian 21.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
Two or More 5.0%
Largest group: White at 64.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.2, Clara E Coleman School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Glen Rock Public School District reports $24,262 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clara E Coleman School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Rock High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glen Rock Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alexander Hamilton School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richard Byrd | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clara E Coleman School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 71/100
- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
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 (~322 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clara E Coleman School
How many students attend Clara E Coleman School?
Clara E Coleman School has 322 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Glen Rock, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 351 (2022-23) → 340 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clara E Coleman School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clara E Coleman School is 12.4:1, which is 5% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clara E Coleman School?
0.6% of students at Clara E Coleman School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clara E Coleman School?
The largest demographic group at Clara E Coleman School is White at 64.0% of enrollment, in Glen Rock, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clara E Coleman School?
Clara E Coleman School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 Clara E Coleman School rank among elementary schools in Glen Rock?
By Resource Investment Index, Clara E Coleman School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Glen Rock, 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 Glen Rock on the city page.
What other schools are in Glen Rock Public School District?
Besides Clara E Coleman School, Glen Rock Public School District also operates Glen Rock High School (722 students), Glen Rock Middle School (642 students), and Alexander Hamilton School (300 students). See the Glen Rock Public School District district page for the complete list.