- Enrollment
- 823
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elmwood Park, NJ
Gilbert Avenue School
Federal NCES profile for Gilbert Avenue School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340466000374
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gilbert Avenue School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of New Jersey schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Elmwood Park · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 28.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Gilbert Avenue School has class sizes larger than 90% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gilbert Avenue School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Elmwood Park, NJ.
School address
District: Elmwood Park School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340466000374 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+39 students YoY
Gilbert Avenue School grew from 404 students in 2022-23 to 443 in 2023-24 (+9.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+39 students YoY 340466000374 · Elmwood Park, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
456 enr · 14.7:1 · 28.2% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Memorial Senior High School (823 students)
Gilbert Avenue School grew from 404 students in 2022-23 to 443 in 2023-24 (+9.7%). Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Gilbert Avenue School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Memorial Senio
Memorial Senior High School
823 students
- Memorial Middl
Memorial Middle School
569 students
- This school
Gilbert Avenue School
456 students
- Sixteenth Aven
Sixteenth Avenue School
410 students
- Gantner Avenue
Gantner Avenue School
339 students
What this shows Gilbert Avenue School reports 456 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gilbert Avenue School compares
Gilbert Avenue 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 25% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.2% | ▼ 5% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 456 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
456
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 90% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,908
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 456 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.1%
White 29.2%
African American 16.7%
Asian 5.0%
Two or More 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.2, Gilbert Avenue School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Elmwood Park School District reports $19,908 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gilbert Avenue School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Memorial Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sixteenth Avenue School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gantner Avenue School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gilbert Avenue School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Nationwide other 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 (~456 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gilbert Avenue School
How many students attend Gilbert Avenue School?
Gilbert Avenue School has 456 students enrolled. It is a public school in Elmwood Park, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 404 (2022-23) → 443 (2023-24), up 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gilbert Avenue School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gilbert Avenue School is 14.7:1, which is 25% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gilbert Avenue School?
28.2% of students at Gilbert Avenue School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gilbert Avenue School?
The largest demographic group at Gilbert Avenue School is Hispanic or Latino at 47.1% of enrollment, in Elmwood Park, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gilbert Avenue School?
Gilbert Avenue School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Gilbert Avenue School rank among public schools in Elmwood Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Gilbert Avenue School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Elmwood Park, 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 Elmwood Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Elmwood Park School District?
Besides Gilbert Avenue School, Elmwood Park School District also operates Memorial Senior High School (823 students), Memorial Middle School (569 students), and Sixteenth Avenue School (410 students). See the Elmwood Park School District district page for the complete list.