- Enrollment
- 2,345
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West New York, NJ
Harry L Bain
Federal NCES profile for Harry L Bain, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341758002950
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harry L Bain earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #4 of 6
- elementary schools in West New York · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 72.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Harry L Bain has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harry L Bain ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in West New York, NJ.
School address
District: West New York School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341758002950 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Harry L Bain held near 632 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 48.4 → 47.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 341758002950 · West New York, NJ Elementary · MID · TRAD
599 enr · 12.5:1 · 72.9% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Memorial High School (2,345 students)
Harry L Bain held near 632 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 48.4 → 47.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Harry L Bain in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Memorial High
Memorial High School
2,345 students
- West New York
West New York Middle School
1,087 students
- Public School 758
Public School Number One
758 students
- Public School 621
Public School Number Two
621 students
- This school 599
Harry L Bain
599 students
- Public School 570
Public School Number Five
570 students
What this shows Harry L Bain reports 599 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harry L Bain compares
Harry L Bain 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 | 12.5:1 | ▲ 6% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.9% | ▲ 146% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 599 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
599
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 146% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$25,327
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 94.7%
White 2.8%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.5%
Two or More 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 94.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.2, Harry L Bain is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West New York School District reports $25,327 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Harry L Bain Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West New York Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Public School Number One | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Public School Number Two | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Public School Number Five | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harry L Bain's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,087
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~599 students)
Frequently asked questions about Harry L Bain
How many students attend Harry L Bain?
Harry L Bain has 599 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West New York, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 650 (2022-23) → 632 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harry L Bain?
The student-teacher ratio at Harry L Bain is 12.5:1, which is 6% 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 Harry L Bain?
72.9% of students at Harry L Bain are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harry L Bain?
The largest demographic group at Harry L Bain is Hispanic or Latino at 94.7% of enrollment, in West New York, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harry L Bain?
Harry L Bain has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Harry L Bain rank among elementary schools in West New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Harry L Bain ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in West New York, 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 West New York on the city page.
What other schools are in West New York School District?
Besides Harry L Bain, West New York School District also operates Memorial High School (2,345 students), West New York Middle School (1,087 students), and Public School Number One (758 students). See the West New York School District district page for the complete list.