- Enrollment
- 3,147
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Union City, NJ
Colin Powell Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Colin Powell Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341638003215
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Colin Powell Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of New Jersey schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Union City · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 74.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Colin Powell Elementary School has class sizes larger than 82% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Colin Powell Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Union City, NJ.
School address
District: Union City School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341638003215 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Colin Powell Elementary School held near 702 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 51.0 → 51.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 341638003215 · Union City, NJ Elementary · MID · TRAD
692 enr · 13.6:1 · 74.3% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Union City High School (3,147 students)
Colin Powell Elementary School held near 702 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE held 51.0 → 51.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Colin Powell Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Union City Hig
Union City High School
3,147 students
- Emerson Middle 999
Emerson Middle School
999 students
- Robert Waters 983
Robert Waters Elementary School
983 students
- Theodore Roose 871
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School
871 students
- Union Hill Mid 865
Union Hill Middle School
865 students
- This school 692
Colin Powell Elementary School
692 students
What this shows Colin Powell Elementary School reports 692 students on the CCD universe file.
How Colin Powell Elementary School compares
Colin Powell 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 | 13.6:1 | ▲ 15% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.3% | ▲ 151% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 692 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
692
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 151% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 82% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$25,585
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 95.1%
Asian 2.0%
African American 1.7%
White 1.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 95.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.5, Colin Powell Elementary School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Union City School District reports $25,585 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Colin Powell Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union City High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Emerson Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robert Waters Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Union Hill Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Colin Powell Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 999
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 983
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 871
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 865
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Union City
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~692 students)
Frequently asked questions about Colin Powell Elementary School
How many students attend Colin Powell Elementary School?
Colin Powell Elementary School has 692 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Union City, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 721 (2022-23) → 702 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colin Powell Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Colin Powell Elementary School is 13.6:1, which is 15% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Colin Powell Elementary School?
74.3% of students at Colin Powell Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Colin Powell Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Colin Powell Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 95.1% of enrollment, in Union City, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Colin Powell Elementary School?
Colin Powell Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Colin Powell Elementary School rank among public schools in Union City?
By Resource Investment Index, Colin Powell Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Union City, 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 Union City on the city page.
What other schools are in Union City School District?
Besides Colin Powell Elementary School, Union City School District also operates Union City High School (3,147 students), Emerson Middle School (999 students), and Robert Waters Elementary School (983 students). See the Union City School District district page for the complete list.