Enrollment
489
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Englewood, NJ
Dr. Leroy Mccloud Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Dr. Leroy Mccloud Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340474000390
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dr. Leroy Mccloud Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Englewood · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.1:1
- students per teacher
- 69.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Dr. Leroy Mccloud Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. Leroy Mccloud Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Englewood, NJ.
School address
District: Englewood Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340474000390 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.9%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+136% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dr. Leroy Mccloud Elementary School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dr. Leroy Mccloud Elementary School
Dr. Leroy Mccloud Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Englewood, New Jersey, enrolling 489 students.
At 11.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New Jersey median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 69.9% of students qualify for free meals, 136% above the New Jersey average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 489 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Jersey median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 233 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #80.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (62%) and African American (23%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 489 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Englewood's elementary schools, it stands alongside Dr. John Grieco Elementary School (499 students): Dr. Leroy Mccloud Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.1:1 vs 13.5:1).
Englewood Public School District also operates Dwight Morrow High School/Academies@Englewood (1,083 students) and Dr. John Grieco Elementary School (499 students) alongside Dr. Leroy Mccloud 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 Dr. Leroy Mccloud Elementary School compares
Dr. Leroy Mccloud 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.9% | ▲ 136% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 489 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
489
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
69.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 136% 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
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$28,316
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 489 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 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
Hispanic or Latino 62.3%
African American 23.2%
White 10.2%
Two or More 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.7, Dr. Leroy Mccloud Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Englewood Public School District, which includes Dr. Leroy Mccloud Elementary School.
$28,316
Per student
+13%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+71%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.8%
State 28.5%
Federal 9.6%
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 Dr. Leroy Mccloud Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dwight Morrow High School/Academies@Englewood | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dr. John Grieco Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Donald a. Quarles Early Childhood Center | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Janis E. Dismus Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dr. Leroy Mccloud Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,083
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 6.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in Englewood
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~489 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Dr. Leroy Mccloud Elementary School
How many students attend Dr. Leroy Mccloud Elementary School?
Dr. Leroy Mccloud Elementary School has 489 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Englewood, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. Leroy Mccloud Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr. Leroy Mccloud Elementary School is 11.1:1, which is 6% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 29% 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. Leroy Mccloud Elementary School?
69.9% of students at Dr. Leroy Mccloud Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dr. Leroy Mccloud Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Dr. Leroy Mccloud Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 62.3% of enrollment, in Englewood, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr. Leroy Mccloud Elementary School?
Dr. Leroy Mccloud Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dr. Leroy Mccloud Elementary School rank among public schools in Englewood?
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. Leroy Mccloud Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Englewood, 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 Englewood on the city page.
Is Dr. Leroy Mccloud Elementary School a good school?
Dr. Leroy Mccloud Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. 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 Englewood Public School District?
Besides Dr. Leroy Mccloud Elementary School, Englewood Public School District also operates Dwight Morrow High School/Academies@Englewood (1,083 students), Dr. John Grieco Elementary School (499 students), and Donald a. Quarles Early Childhood Center (434 students). See the Englewood Public School District district page for the complete list.
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