- Enrollment
- 2,106
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · W Orange, NJ
Gregory Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Gregory Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341761002482
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gregory Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in W Orange · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11:1
- students per teacher
- 12.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Gregory Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gregory Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in W Orange, NJ.
School address
District: West Orange Public Schools · New Jersey
NCES ID 341761002482 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+36 students YoY
Gregory Elementary School grew from 442 students in 2022-23 to 478 in 2023-24 (+8.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 44.0 → 39.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+36 students YoY 341761002482 · W Orange, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
484 enr · 11:1 · 12.7% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: West Orange High School (2,106 students)
Gregory Elementary School grew from 442 students in 2022-23 to 478 in 2023-24 (+8.1%). Teacher FTE lost 44.0 → 39.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Gregory Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Orange Hi
West Orange High School
2,106 students
- Liberty Middle 559
Liberty Middle School
559 students
- This school 484
Gregory Elementary School
484 students
- Edison Middle 477
Edison Middle School
477 students
- Roosevelt Midd 457
Roosevelt Middle School
457 students
- Kelly Elementa 451
Kelly Elementary School
451 students
What this shows Gregory Elementary School reports 484 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gregory Elementary School compares
Gregory 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 7% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.7% | ▼ 57% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 484 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
484
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
11:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 44% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$30,537
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 484 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 35.3%
Hispanic or Latino 27.3%
African American 24.4%
Two or More 10.1%
Asian 2.9%
Largest group: White at 35.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.0, Gregory Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Orange Public Schools reports $30,537 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gregory Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Orange High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Liberty Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edison Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kelly Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gregory Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~484 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gregory Elementary School
How many students attend Gregory Elementary School?
Gregory Elementary School has 484 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in W Orange, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 442 (2022-23) → 478 (2023-24), up 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gregory Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gregory Elementary School is 11:1, which is 7% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 30% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gregory Elementary School?
12.7% of students at Gregory Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gregory Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Gregory Elementary School is White at 35.3% of enrollment, in W Orange, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gregory Elementary School?
Gregory Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Gregory Elementary School rank among elementary schools in W Orange?
By Resource Investment Index, Gregory Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in W Orange, 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 W Orange on the city page.
What other schools are in West Orange Public Schools?
Besides Gregory Elementary School, West Orange Public Schools also operates West Orange High School (2,106 students), Liberty Middle School (559 students), and Edison Middle School (477 students). See the West Orange Public Schools district page for the complete list.