- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kinnelon, NJ
Kiel Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Kiel Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340804004284
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kiel Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of New Jersey schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Kinnelon · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 2.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Kiel Elementary School has class sizes larger than 95% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kiel Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Kinnelon, NJ.
School address
District: Kinnelon School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340804004284 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+79 students YoY
Kiel Elementary School grew from 302 students in 2022-23 to 381 in 2023-24 (+26.2%).
Teacher FTE added 23.3 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+79 students YoY 340804004284 · Kinnelon, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
374 enr · 16.3:1 · 2.6% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Kinnelon High School (507 students)
Kiel Elementary School grew from 302 students in 2022-23 to 381 in 2023-24 (+26.2%). Teacher FTE added 23.3 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Kiel Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kinnelon High
Kinnelon High School
507 students
- Pearl R. Mille
Pearl R. Miller Middle School
378 students
- This school
Kiel Elementary School
374 students
- Stonybrook Ele
Stonybrook Elementary School
358 students
What this shows Kiel Elementary School reports 374 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kiel Elementary School compares
Kiel Elementary 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 38% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.6% | ▼ 91% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 374 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
374
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
2.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 91% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 95% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$30,800
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 374 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 77.5%
Asian 10.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
Largest group: White at 77.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.1, Kiel Elementary School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Kinnelon School District reports $30,800 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kiel Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kinnelon High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pearl R. Miller Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stonybrook Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kiel Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 8.4:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~374 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Kiel Elementary School
How many students attend Kiel Elementary School?
Kiel Elementary School has 374 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kinnelon, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 302 (2022-23) → 381 (2023-24), up 79.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kiel Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kiel Elementary School is 16.3:1, which is 38% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kiel Elementary School?
2.6% of students at Kiel Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kiel Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Kiel Elementary School is White at 77.5% of enrollment, in Kinnelon, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kiel Elementary School?
Kiel Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Kiel Elementary School rank among public schools in Kinnelon?
By Resource Investment Index, Kiel Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Kinnelon, 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 Kinnelon School District?
Besides Kiel Elementary School, Kinnelon School District also operates Kinnelon High School (507 students), Pearl R. Miller Middle School (378 students), and Stonybrook Elementary School (358 students). See the Kinnelon School District district page for the complete list.