- Enrollment
- 841
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lyndhurst, NJ
Columbus School
Federal NCES profile for Columbus School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340921000570
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Columbus School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of New Jersey schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in New Jersey.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Lyndhurst · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.8:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 23.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Columbus School has class sizes larger than 72% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Columbus School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Lyndhurst, NJ.
School address
District: Lyndhurst Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340921000570 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Columbus School held near 120 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 8.3 → 8.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 340921000570 · Lyndhurst, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
102 enr · 12.8:1 · 23.9% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Lyndhurst High School (841 students)
Columbus School held near 120 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 8.3 → 8.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Columbus School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lyndhurst High
Lyndhurst High School
841 students
- Lyndhurst Midd
Lyndhurst Middle School
610 students
- Roosevelt Scho 295
Roosevelt School
295 students
- Jefferson Scho 256
Jefferson School
256 students
- Franklin Schoo 196
Franklin School
196 students
- This school 102
Columbus School
102 students
What this shows Columbus School reports 102 students on the CCD universe file.
How Columbus School compares
Columbus 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 | 12.8:1 | ▲ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.9% | ▼ 19% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 102 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
102
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.8%
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
$21,954
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
Counselors0.5 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
Hispanic or Latino 48.0%
White 33.3%
African American 8.8%
Asian 6.9%
Two or More 2.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.5, Columbus School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Lyndhurst Public School District reports $21,954 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Columbus School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyndhurst High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lyndhurst Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Columbus School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 196
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~102 students)
Frequently asked questions about Columbus School
How many students attend Columbus School?
Columbus School has 102 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lyndhurst, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 117 (2022-23) → 120 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbus School?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbus School is 12.8:1, which is 8% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Columbus School?
23.9% of students at Columbus School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Columbus School?
The largest demographic group at Columbus School is Hispanic or Latino at 48.0% of enrollment, in Lyndhurst, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Columbus School?
Columbus School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Columbus School rank among elementary schools in Lyndhurst?
By Resource Investment Index, Columbus School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Lyndhurst, 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 Lyndhurst on the city page.
What other schools are in Lyndhurst Public School District?
Besides Columbus School, Lyndhurst Public School District also operates Lyndhurst High School (841 students), Lyndhurst Middle School (610 students), and Roosevelt School (295 students). See the Lyndhurst Public School District district page for the complete list.