- Enrollment
- 926
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Roselle, NJ
Dr. Charles C. Polk School
Federal NCES profile for Dr. Charles C. Polk School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341428005654
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dr. Charles C. Polk School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of New Jersey schools.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Roselle · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.8:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 53.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Dr. Charles C. Polk School has class sizes smaller than 77% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. Charles C. Polk School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Roselle, NJ.
School address
District: Roselle Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341428005654 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Dr. Charles C. Polk School shrank from 301 students in 2022-23 to 277 in 2023-24 (-8.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 30.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 341428005654 · Roselle, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
315 enr · 9.8:1 · 53.8% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Abraham Clark High School (926 students)
Dr. Charles C. Polk School shrank from 301 students in 2022-23 to 277 in 2023-24 (-8.0%). Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 30.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Dr. Charles C. Polk School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Abraham Clark
Abraham Clark High School
926 students
- Leonard V Moor
Leonard V Moore Middle School
485 students
- Grace Wilday J
Grace Wilday Junior High School
482 students
- Washington Ele
Washington Elementary School
397 students
- Harrison Eleme 325
Harrison Elementary School
325 students
- This school 315
Dr. Charles C. Polk School
315 students
What this shows Dr. Charles C. Polk School reports 315 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dr. Charles C. Polk School compares
Dr. Charles C. Polk School is a shrinking 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 | 9.8:1 | ▼ 17% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.8% | ▲ 82% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 315 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
315
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 23% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$25,254
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 315 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
Hispanic or Latino 45.4%
African American 45.1%
White 5.7%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.7, Dr. Charles C. Polk School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Roselle Public School District reports $25,254 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dr. Charles C. Polk School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Clark High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leonard V Moore Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grace Wilday Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harrison Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dr. Charles C. Polk School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~315 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dr. Charles C. Polk School
How many students attend Dr. Charles C. Polk School?
Dr. Charles C. Polk School has 315 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Roselle, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 301 (2022-23) → 277 (2023-24), down 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. Charles C. Polk School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr. Charles C. Polk School is 9.8:1, which is 17% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 38% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dr. Charles C. Polk School?
53.8% of students at Dr. Charles C. Polk School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dr. Charles C. Polk School?
The largest demographic group at Dr. Charles C. Polk School is Hispanic or Latino at 45.4% of enrollment, in Roselle, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr. Charles C. Polk School?
Dr. Charles C. Polk School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Dr. Charles C. Polk School rank among elementary schools in Roselle?
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. Charles C. Polk School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Roselle, 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 Roselle on the city page.
What other schools are in Roselle Public School District?
Besides Dr. Charles C. Polk School, Roselle Public School District also operates Abraham Clark High School (926 students), Leonard V Moore Middle School (485 students), and Grace Wilday Junior High School (482 students). See the Roselle Public School District district page for the complete list.