- Enrollment
- 1,985
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Delia Bolden Elementary School grew from 448 students in 2022-23 to 481 in 2023-24 (+7.4%).
Teacher FTE added 39.7 → 40.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+33 students YoY 341533002432 · Maplewood, NJ Elementary · MID · TRAD
518 enr · 13.3:1 · 8.0% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Columbia High School (1,985 students)
Delia Bolden Elementary School grew from 448 students in 2022-23 to 481 in 2023-24 (+7.4%). Teacher FTE added 39.7 → 40.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Delia Bolden Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Columbia High
Columbia High School
1,985 students
- Maplewood Midd 762
Maplewood Middle School
762 students
- South Orange M 752
South Orange Middle School
752 students
- South Mountain 613
South Mountain Elementary School
613 students
- Clinton Elemen 542
Clinton Elementary School
542 students
- This school 518
Delia Bolden Elementary School
518 students
What this shows Delia Bolden Elementary School reports 518 students on the CCD universe file.
How Delia Bolden Elementary School compares
Delia Bolden Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 13.3:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$24,186
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 + 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 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
District finance for South Orange-Maplewood School District reports $24,186 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~518 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 448 (2022-23) → 481 (2023-24), up 33.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.