- Enrollment
- 829
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mahwah, NJ
Joyce Kilmer School
Federal NCES profile for Joyce Kilmer School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340933000592
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Joyce Kilmer School earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Mahwah · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.1:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 7.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Joyce Kilmer School has class sizes smaller than 72% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Joyce Kilmer School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Mahwah, NJ.
School address
District: Mahwah Township Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340933000592 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Joyce Kilmer School grew from 375 students in 2022-23 to 407 in 2023-24 (+8.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 39.6 → 37.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+32 students YoY 340933000592 · Mahwah, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
394 enr · 10.1:1 · 7.2% lunch · RII 67
Nearest enrollment peer: Mahwah High School (829 students)
Joyce Kilmer School grew from 375 students in 2022-23 to 407 in 2023-24 (+8.5%). Teacher FTE lost 39.6 → 37.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Joyce Kilmer School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mahwah High Sc
Mahwah High School
829 students
- Ramapo Ridge
Ramapo Ridge
642 students
- Lenape Meadows
Lenape Meadows
418 students
- This school
Joyce Kilmer School
394 students
- Betsy Ross Ele 238
Betsy Ross Elementary
238 students
- George Washing 177
George Washington School
177 students
What this shows Joyce Kilmer School reports 394 students on the CCD universe file.
How Joyce Kilmer School compares
Joyce Kilmer 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 | 10.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.2% | ▼ 76% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 394 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
394
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% 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
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 28% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.4%
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
$30,824
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 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 58.9%
Asian 19.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.2%
Two or More 6.6%
African American 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 58.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.7, Joyce Kilmer School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mahwah Township Public School District reports $30,824 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Joyce Kilmer School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mahwah High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ramapo Ridge | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lenape Meadows | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Betsy Ross Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| George Washington School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Joyce Kilmer School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 238
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 177
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 71/100
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 (~394 students)
Frequently asked questions about Joyce Kilmer School
How many students attend Joyce Kilmer School?
Joyce Kilmer School has 394 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mahwah, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 375 (2022-23) → 407 (2023-24), up 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joyce Kilmer School?
The student-teacher ratio at Joyce Kilmer School is 10.1:1, which is 14% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 36% 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 Joyce Kilmer School?
7.2% of students at Joyce Kilmer School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Joyce Kilmer School?
The largest demographic group at Joyce Kilmer School is White at 58.9% of enrollment, in Mahwah, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Joyce Kilmer School?
Joyce Kilmer School has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (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 Joyce Kilmer School rank among elementary schools in Mahwah?
By Resource Investment Index, Joyce Kilmer School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Mahwah, 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 Mahwah on the city page.
What other schools are in Mahwah Township Public School District?
Besides Joyce Kilmer School, Mahwah Township Public School District also operates Mahwah High School (829 students), Ramapo Ridge (642 students), and Lenape Meadows (418 students). See the Mahwah Township Public School District district page for the complete list.