- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Grade Downing Elementary School grew from 133 students in 2022-23 to 156 in 2023-24 (+17.3%).
Teacher FTE added 6.5 → 8.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 341443001652 · Runnemede, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
149 enr · 24.8:1 · 33.1% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Mary E. Volz Elementary School (510 students)
Grade Downing Elementary School grew from 133 students in 2022-23 to 156 in 2023-24 (+17.3%). Teacher FTE added 6.5 → 8.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Grade Downing Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mary E. Volz E
Mary E. Volz Elementary School
510 students
- Aline Bingham 186
Aline Bingham Elementary School
186 students
- This school 149
Grade Downing Elementary School
149 students
What this shows Grade Downing Elementary School reports 149 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grade Downing Elementary School compares
Grade Downing Elementary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$23,888
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
Counselors0.5 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.
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
District finance for Runnemede Public School District reports $23,888 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 186
- Students per teacher
- 7.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~149 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 133 (2022-23) → 156 (2023-24), up 23.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.