- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Clayton, NJ
Herma S. Simmons Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Herma S. Simmons Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340318002500
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 96
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Herma S. Simmons Elementary School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Clayton · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.5:1
- students per teacher
- 37.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Herma S. Simmons Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Herma S. Simmons Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Clayton, NJ.
School address
District: Clayton Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340318002500 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Herma S. Simmons Elementary School held near 685 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 62.0 → 69.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 340318002500 · Clayton, NJ Other · MID · TRAD
715 enr · 11.5:1 · 37.7% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Clayton High School (431 students)
Herma S. Simmons Elementary School held near 685 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 62.0 → 69.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Herma S. Simmons Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Herma S. Simmons Elementary School
715 students
- Clayton High S
Clayton High School
431 students
- Clayton Middle
Clayton Middle School
299 students
What this shows Herma S. Simmons Elementary School reports 715 students on the CCD universe file.
How Herma S. Simmons Elementary School compares
Herma S. Simmons Elementary School 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.7% | ▲ 27% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 715 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
715
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 53% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
1.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$21,529
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 143 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 45.2%
African American 23.9%
Hispanic or Latino 20.1%
Two or More 9.5%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 45.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.9, Herma S. Simmons Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Clayton Public School District reports $21,529 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Herma S. Simmons Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clayton Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Herma S. Simmons Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 72/100
Nationwide other 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 (~715 students)
Frequently asked questions about Herma S. Simmons Elementary School
How many students attend Herma S. Simmons Elementary School?
Herma S. Simmons Elementary School has 715 students enrolled. It is a public school in Clayton, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 671 (2022-23) → 685 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Herma S. Simmons Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Herma S. Simmons Elementary School is 11.5:1, which is 3% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 27% 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 Herma S. Simmons Elementary School?
37.7% of students at Herma S. Simmons Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Herma S. Simmons Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Herma S. Simmons Elementary School is White at 45.2% of enrollment, in Clayton, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Herma S. Simmons Elementary School?
Herma S. Simmons Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (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 Herma S. Simmons Elementary School rank among public schools in Clayton?
By Resource Investment Index, Herma S. Simmons Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Clayton, 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 Clayton Public School District?
Besides Herma S. Simmons Elementary School, Clayton Public School District also operates Clayton High School (431 students) and Clayton Middle School (299 students). See the Clayton Public School District district page for the complete list.