- Enrollment
- 739
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ramsey, NJ
John Y Dater Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for John Y Dater Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 72/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341359000734
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Y Dater Elementary School earns 72/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Ramsey · Resource Index
- 72
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.8:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 5.2%
- free-lunch eligible
John Y Dater Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 88% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Y Dater Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Ramsey, NJ.
School address
District: Ramsey School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341359000734 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-44 students YoY
John Y Dater Elementary School shrank from 366 students in 2022-23 to 322 in 2023-24 (-12.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 37.1 → 33.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-44 students YoY 341359000734 · Ramsey, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
325 enr · 8.8:1 · 5.2% lunch · RII 72
Nearest enrollment peer: Ramsey High School (739 students)
John Y Dater Elementary School shrank from 366 students in 2022-23 to 322 in 2023-24 (-12.0%). Teacher FTE lost 37.1 → 33.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
John Y Dater Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ramsey High Sc
Ramsey High School
739 students
- Eric S. Smith
Eric S. Smith Middle School
613 students
- Mary a. Hubbar
Mary a. Hubbard Elementary School
331 students
- This school
John Y Dater Elementary School
325 students
- Wesley D Tisda
Wesley D Tisdale Elementary School
302 students
What this shows John Y Dater Elementary School reports 325 students on the CCD universe file.
How John Y Dater Elementary School compares
John Y Dater 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 | 8.8:1 | ▼ 25% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.2% | ▼ 82% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 325 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.8:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
325
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% 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
8.8:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 12% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
5.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$31,877
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 159 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.6%
Asian 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Two or More 6.2%
African American 2.2%
Largest group: White at 76.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.7, John Y Dater Elementary School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ramsey School District reports $31,877 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John Y Dater Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsey High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eric S. Smith Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mary a. Hubbard Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wesley D Tisdale Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Y Dater Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 8.2:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 302
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~325 students)
Frequently asked questions about John Y Dater Elementary School
How many students attend John Y Dater Elementary School?
John Y Dater Elementary School has 325 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ramsey, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 366 (2022-23) → 322 (2023-24), down 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Y Dater Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at John Y Dater Elementary School is 8.8:1, which is 25% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 44% 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 John Y Dater Elementary School?
5.2% of students at John Y Dater Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Y Dater Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at John Y Dater Elementary School is White at 76.6% of enrollment, in Ramsey, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Y Dater Elementary School?
John Y Dater Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 72/100 (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 John Y Dater Elementary School rank among public schools in Ramsey?
By Resource Investment Index, John Y Dater Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Ramsey, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Ramsey on the city page.
What other schools are in Ramsey School District?
Besides John Y Dater Elementary School, Ramsey School District also operates Ramsey High School (739 students), Eric S. Smith Middle School (613 students), and Mary a. Hubbard Elementary School (331 students). See the Ramsey School District district page for the complete list.