Enrollment
518
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Maplewood, NJ
Delia Bolden Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Delia Bolden Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341533002432
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Delia Bolden Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Maplewood · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 8.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Delia Bolden Elementary School has class sizes larger than 79% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Delia Bolden Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Maplewood, NJ.
School address
District: South Orange-Maplewood School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341533002432 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
8.0%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-73% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Delia Bolden Elementary School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Delia Bolden Elementary School
Delia Bolden Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Maplewood, New Jersey, enrolling 518 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 8.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 518 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Jersey median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 633 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #329.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and African American (15%) (diversity index 62/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
South Orange-Maplewood School District also operates Columbia High School (1,985 students) and Maplewood Middle School (762 students) alongside Delia Bolden Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Delia Bolden Elementary School compares
Delia Bolden Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.0% | ▼ 73% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 518 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
518
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
8.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$22,813
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $24,984
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 + 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 56.4%
African American 15.4%
Two or More 15.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 56.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.4, Delia Bolden Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Orange-Maplewood School District, which includes Delia Bolden Elementary School.
$22,813
Per student
-9%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 72.1%
State 24.6%
Federal 3.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Delia Bolden Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maplewood Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Orange Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Mountain Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clinton Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Delia Bolden Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,985
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 752
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~518 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Delia Bolden Elementary School
How many students attend Delia Bolden Elementary School?
Delia Bolden Elementary School has 518 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Maplewood, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Delia Bolden Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Delia Bolden Elementary School is 13.3:1, which is 13% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Delia Bolden Elementary School?
8.0% of students at Delia Bolden Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Delia Bolden Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Delia Bolden Elementary School is White at 56.4% of enrollment, in Maplewood, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Delia Bolden Elementary School?
Delia Bolden Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Delia Bolden Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Maplewood?
By Resource Investment Index, Delia Bolden Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Maplewood, 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 Maplewood on the city page.
Is Delia Bolden Elementary School a good school?
Delia Bolden Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of New Jersey schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in South Orange-Maplewood School District?
Besides Delia Bolden Elementary School, South Orange-Maplewood School District also operates Columbia High School (1,985 students), Maplewood Middle School (762 students), and South Orange Middle School (752 students). See the South Orange-Maplewood School District district page for the complete list.
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