- Enrollment
- 1,244
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Teaneck, NJ
James Russell Lowell Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for James Russell Lowell Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341608000856
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James Russell Lowell Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of New Jersey schools.
- #5 of 7
- elementary schools in Teaneck · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.1:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 25.8%
- free-lunch eligible
James Russell Lowell Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 86% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James Russell Lowell Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 elementary schools in Teaneck, NJ.
School address
District: Teaneck School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341608000856 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
James Russell Lowell Elementary School shrank from 325 students in 2022-23 to 305 in 2023-24 (-6.2%).
Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 341608000856 · Teaneck, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
320 enr · 9.1:1 · 25.8% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Teaneck High School (1,244 students)
James Russell Lowell Elementary School shrank from 325 students in 2022-23 to 305 in 2023-24 (-6.2%). Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
James Russell Lowell Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Teaneck High S
Teaneck High School
1,244 students
- Thomas Jeffers
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
510 students
- Benjamin Frank 463
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
463 students
- John Greenleaf 361
John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School
361 students
- Nathaniel Hawt 334
Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School
334 students
- This school 320
James Russell Lowell Elementary School
320 students
What this shows James Russell Lowell Elementary School reports 320 students on the CCD universe file.
How James Russell Lowell Elementary School compares
James Russell Lowell Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 9.1:1 | ▼ 23% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.8% | ▼ 13% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 320 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.1:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
320
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
9.1:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 14% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.3%
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
$30,902
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 320 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
Hispanic or Latino 49.4%
African American 26.9%
White 11.9%
Asian 6.6%
Two or More 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.4, James Russell Lowell Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Teaneck School District reports $30,902 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How James Russell Lowell Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teaneck High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Franklin Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James Russell Lowell Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 71/100
- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 7.7:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~320 students)
Frequently asked questions about James Russell Lowell Elementary School
How many students attend James Russell Lowell Elementary School?
James Russell Lowell Elementary School has 320 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Teaneck, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 325 (2022-23) → 305 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Russell Lowell Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at James Russell Lowell Elementary School is 9.1:1, which is 23% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 42% 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 James Russell Lowell Elementary School?
25.8% of students at James Russell Lowell Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James Russell Lowell Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at James Russell Lowell Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 49.4% of enrollment, in Teaneck, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James Russell Lowell Elementary School?
James Russell Lowell Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 James Russell Lowell Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Teaneck?
By Resource Investment Index, James Russell Lowell Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 elementary schools in Teaneck, 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 Teaneck on the city page.
What other schools are in Teaneck School District?
Besides James Russell Lowell Elementary School, Teaneck School District also operates Teaneck High School (1,244 students), Thomas Jefferson Middle School (510 students), and Benjamin Franklin Middle School (463 students). See the Teaneck School District district page for the complete list.