Enrollment
149
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Runnemede, NJ
Grade Downing Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Grade Downing Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341443001652
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grade Downing Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of New Jersey schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Runnemede · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.8:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 33.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Grade Downing Elementary School has class sizes larger than 99% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grade Downing Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Runnemede, NJ.
School address
District: Runnemede Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341443001652 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.8:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+110% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.1%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Grade Downing Elementary School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Grade Downing Elementary School
Grade Downing Elementary School is a small elementary school in Runnemede, New Jersey, enrolling 149 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.8:1 is larger than about 99% of New Jersey schools and 110% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 33.1% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 93% of New Jersey schools, with 149 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 2,501 New Jersey schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 69 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #66, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 298 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
16.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Runnemede Public School District also operates Mary E. Volz Elementary School (510 students) and Aline Bingham Elementary School (186 students) alongside Grade Downing 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 Grade Downing Elementary School compares
Grade Downing 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 | 24.8:1 | ▲ 110% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.1% | ▲ 12% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 149 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.8:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
149
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% above 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
24.8:1
students per teacher
- 110% above state mean
Top 99% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
16.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$23,732
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors0.5 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
- 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
White 57.0%
Hispanic or Latino 17.4%
African American 10.1%
Asian 8.7%
Two or More 6.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 57.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.3, Grade Downing Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Runnemede Public School District, which includes Grade Downing Elementary School.
$23,732
Per student
-5%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+43%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.2%
State 52.6%
Federal 9.2%
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 Grade Downing Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary E. Volz Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Aline Bingham Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grade Downing Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 186
- Students per teacher
- 7.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~149 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Grade Downing Elementary School
How many students attend Grade Downing Elementary School?
Grade Downing Elementary School has 149 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Runnemede, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grade Downing Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grade Downing Elementary School is 24.8:1, which is 110% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 58% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Grade Downing Elementary School?
33.1% of students at Grade Downing Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grade Downing Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Grade Downing Elementary School is White at 57.0% of enrollment, in Runnemede, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grade Downing Elementary School?
Grade Downing Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Grade Downing Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Runnemede?
By Resource Investment Index, Grade Downing Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Runnemede, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Runnemede on the city page.
Is Grade Downing Elementary School a good school?
Grade Downing Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of New Jersey schools. 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 Runnemede Public School District?
Besides Grade Downing Elementary School, Runnemede Public School District also operates Mary E. Volz Elementary School (510 students) and Aline Bingham Elementary School (186 students). See the Runnemede Public School District district page for the complete list.
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