- Enrollment
- 362
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gillette, NJ
Gillette Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Gillette Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341266004464
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gillette Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of New Jersey schools.
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 3.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 215
- students enrolled
Gillette Elementary School has class sizes larger than 70% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Long Hill Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341266004464 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Gillette Elementary School held near 204 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 341266004464 · Gillette, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
215 enr · 12.6:1 · 3.5% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Millington Elementary School (362 students)
Gillette Elementary School held near 204 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Gillette Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Millington Ele
Millington Elementary School
362 students
- Central Middle
Central Middle School
284 students
- This school
Gillette Elementary School
215 students
What this shows Gillette Elementary School reports 215 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gillette Elementary School compares
Gillette Elementary School 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 | 12.6:1 | ▲ 7% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.5% | ▼ 88% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 215 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
215
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
3.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$25,290
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
Counselors0.2 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 73.5%
Hispanic or Latino 19.5%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 2.3%
African American 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 73.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.0, Gillette Elementary School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Long Hill Township School District reports $25,290 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gillette Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millington Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gillette Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
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 (~215 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gillette Elementary School
How many students attend Gillette Elementary School?
Gillette Elementary School has 215 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gillette, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 201 (2022-23) → 204 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gillette Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gillette Elementary School is 12.6:1, which is 7% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gillette Elementary School?
3.5% of students at Gillette Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gillette Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Gillette Elementary School is White at 73.5% of enrollment, in Gillette, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gillette Elementary School?
Gillette Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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).
What other schools are in Long Hill Township School District?
Besides Gillette Elementary School, Long Hill Township School District also operates Millington Elementary School (362 students) and Central Middle School (284 students). See the Long Hill Township School District district page for the complete list.