- Enrollment
- 2,106
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · W Orange, NJ
Kelly Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Kelly Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341761002488
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kelly Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of New Jersey schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in W Orange · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.8:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 35.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Kelly 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, Kelly Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in W Orange, NJ.
School address
District: West Orange Public Schools · New Jersey
NCES ID 341761002488 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Kelly Elementary School held near 479 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 51.8 → 51.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 341761002488 · W Orange, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
451 enr · 8.8:1 · 35.7% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: West Orange High School (2,106 students)
Kelly Elementary School held near 479 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE held 51.8 → 51.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Kelly Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Orange Hi
West Orange High School
2,106 students
- Liberty Middle 559
Liberty Middle School
559 students
- Gregory Elemen 484
Gregory Elementary School
484 students
- Edison Middle 477
Edison Middle School
477 students
- Roosevelt Midd 457
Roosevelt Middle School
457 students
- This school 451
Kelly Elementary School
451 students
What this shows Kelly Elementary School reports 451 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kelly Elementary School compares
Kelly 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 | 8.8:1 | ▼ 25% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.7% | ▲ 21% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 451 | top 47% | - | - |
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.
451
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
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
19.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$30,537
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 451 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 41.7%
African American 34.4%
Two or More 11.1%
White 9.8%
Asian 2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.5, Kelly Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Orange Public Schools reports $30,537 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kelly Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Orange High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gregory Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edison Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kelly Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~451 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kelly Elementary School
How many students attend Kelly Elementary School?
Kelly Elementary School has 451 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in W Orange, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 459 (2022-23) → 479 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kelly Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kelly 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 Kelly Elementary School?
35.7% of students at Kelly Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kelly Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Kelly Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 41.7% of enrollment, in W Orange, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kelly Elementary School?
Kelly Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Kelly Elementary School rank among elementary schools in W Orange?
By Resource Investment Index, Kelly Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in W Orange, 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 W Orange on the city page.
What other schools are in West Orange Public Schools?
Besides Kelly Elementary School, West Orange Public Schools also operates West Orange High School (2,106 students), Liberty Middle School (559 students), and Gregory Elementary School (484 students). See the West Orange Public Schools district page for the complete list.