Enrollment
279
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 341152002372
Gould/Mountain Elementary School — N Caldwell, NJ
Federal NCES profile for Gould/Mountain Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 58/100.
👥 Class size 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 80
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: North Caldwell School District · New Jersey
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9:1
vs 11.9:1 New Jersey avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gould/Mountain Elementary School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Gould/Mountain Elementary School reports 279 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 33.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 24% below the New Jersey state mean of 11.9:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 43% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 7.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding North Caldwell School District spends $25,442 per pupil district-wide, below the New Jersey average of $29,189 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 73.8% from local sources (property taxes), 22.7% from the state, and 3.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (C), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Gould/Mountain Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New Jersey state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9:1 | ▼ 24% | 11.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 279 | top 21% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
9:1
students per teacher
— 24% below state mean
Top 14% in New Jersey — lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
7.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$25,442
per pupil, district-wide
— below New Jersey avg of $29,189
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 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.
Overview
Enrollment 279 Top 21% in New Jersey — larger than 79% of 2,509 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 33.0
Students per teacher 9:1 -24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 341152002372
Student demographics
White 76.0%
Asian 12.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 1.8%
Largest group: White at 76.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 7.9%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Caldwell School District, which includes Gould/Mountain Elementary School.
$25,442
Per student
-13%
vs New Jersey
Avg $29,189
+31%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 73.8%
State 22.7%
Federal 3.5%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Gould/Mountain Elementary School
How many students attend Gould/Mountain Elementary School?
Gould/Mountain Elementary School has 279 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in N CALDWELL, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gould/Mountain Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gould/Mountain Elementary School is 9:1, which is 24% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.9:1 and 43% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gould/Mountain Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Gould/Mountain Elementary School is White at 76.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in N CALDWELL, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gould/Mountain Elementary School?
Gould/Mountain Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (C) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.