- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 73/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Denville, NJ
Lakeview Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lakeview Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340387004202
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakeview Elementary School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Denville · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- students per teacher
- 2.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakeview Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeview Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Denville, NJ.
School address
District: Denville Township K-8 School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340387004202 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Lakeview Elementary School held near 691 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 62.4 → 59.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 340387004202 · Denville, NJ Other · MID · TRAD
699 enr · 11.3:1 · 2.2% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Valleyview Middle School (571 students)
Lakeview Elementary School held near 691 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 62.4 → 59.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Lakeview Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lakeview Elementary School
699 students
- Valleyview Mid
Valleyview Middle School
571 students
- Riverview Elem
Riverview Elementary School
465 students
What this shows Lakeview Elementary School reports 699 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakeview Elementary School compares
Lakeview 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 4% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.2% | ▼ 93% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 699 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
699
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
2.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 93% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
6.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$25,541
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 350 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.1%
Asian 12.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 72.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.5, Lakeview Elementary School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Denville Township K-8 School District reports $25,541 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lakeview Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valleyview Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverview Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakeview Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~699 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lakeview Elementary School
How many students attend Lakeview Elementary School?
Lakeview Elementary School has 699 students enrolled. It is a public school in Denville, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 674 (2022-23) → 691 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeview Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeview Elementary School is 11.3:1, which is 4% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 28% 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 Lakeview Elementary School?
2.2% of students at Lakeview Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakeview Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lakeview Elementary School is White at 72.1% of enrollment, in Denville, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakeview Elementary School?
Lakeview Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 Lakeview Elementary School rank among public schools in Denville?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeview Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Denville, 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 Denville on the city page.
What other schools are in Denville Township K-8 School District?
Besides Lakeview Elementary School, Denville Township K-8 School District also operates Valleyview Middle School (571 students) and Riverview Elementary School (465 students). See the Denville Township K-8 School District district page for the complete list.