- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ringwood, NJ
Eleanor G. Hewitt
Federal NCES profile for Eleanor G. Hewitt, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 75/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341386004942
👥 S:T ratio 69
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 79
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eleanor G. Hewitt earns 75/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Ringwood · Resource Index
- 75
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.7:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 6.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Eleanor G. Hewitt has class sizes smaller than 94% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eleanor G. Hewitt ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Ringwood, NJ.
School address
District: Ringwood School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341386004942 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Eleanor G. Hewitt held near 228 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 27.3 → 27.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 341386004942 · Ringwood, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
208 enr · 7.7:1 · 6.5% lunch · RII 75
Nearest enrollment peer: Martin J. Ryerson School (345 students)
Eleanor G. Hewitt held near 228 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 27.3 → 27.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Eleanor G. Hewitt in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Martin J. Ryer
Martin J. Ryerson School
345 students
- Peter Cooper S
Peter Cooper School
235 students
- This school
Eleanor G. Hewitt
208 students
- Robert Erskine
Robert Erskine School
169 students
What this shows Eleanor G. Hewitt reports 208 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eleanor G. Hewitt compares
Eleanor G. Hewitt 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 | 7.7:1 | ▼ 35% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.5% | ▼ 78% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 208 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.7:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
208
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% 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
7.7:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 6% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$30,628
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 104 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
White 72.1%
Hispanic or Latino 17.3%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 2.4%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: White at 72.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.5, Eleanor G. Hewitt is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ringwood School District reports $30,628 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Eleanor G. Hewitt Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin J. Ryerson School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peter Cooper School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert Erskine School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eleanor G. Hewitt's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 235
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
- Enrollment
- 169
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
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 (~208 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eleanor G. Hewitt
How many students attend Eleanor G. Hewitt?
Eleanor G. Hewitt has 208 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ringwood, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 231 (2022-23) → 228 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eleanor G. Hewitt?
The student-teacher ratio at Eleanor G. Hewitt is 7.7:1, which is 35% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 51% 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 Eleanor G. Hewitt?
6.5% of students at Eleanor G. Hewitt are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eleanor G. Hewitt?
The largest demographic group at Eleanor G. Hewitt is White at 72.1% of enrollment, in Ringwood, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eleanor G. Hewitt?
Eleanor G. Hewitt has a Resource Investment Index of 75/100 (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 Eleanor G. Hewitt rank among elementary schools in Ringwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Eleanor G. Hewitt ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Ringwood, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Ringwood School District?
Besides Eleanor G. Hewitt, Ringwood School District also operates Martin J. Ryerson School (345 students), Peter Cooper School (235 students), and Robert Erskine School (169 students). See the Ringwood School District district page for the complete list.