- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bogota, NJ
Lillian M. Steen
Federal NCES profile for Lillian M. Steen, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340192000290
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lillian M. Steen earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of New Jersey schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Bogota · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 40.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Lillian M. Steen has class sizes larger than 85% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lillian M. Steen ranks #3 of 3 schools in Bogota, NJ.
School address
District: Bogota Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340192000290 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Lillian M. Steen held near 330 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 340192000290 · Bogota, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
347 enr · 13.9:1 · 40.8% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Bogota Jr./Sr. High School (475 students)
Lillian M. Steen held near 330 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Lillian M. Steen in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bogota Jr./Sr.
Bogota Jr./Sr. High School
475 students
- This school
Lillian M. Steen
347 students
- E. Roy Bixby
E. Roy Bixby
314 students
- Bogota Middle 166
Bogota Middle School
166 students
What this shows Lillian M. Steen reports 347 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lillian M. Steen compares
Lillian M. Steen 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 | 13.9:1 | ▲ 18% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.8% | ▲ 38% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 347 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
347
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 85% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.3%
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
$21,476
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 70.3%
White 9.8%
African American 8.4%
Asian 8.1%
Two or More 3.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.2, Lillian M. Steen is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bogota Public School District reports $21,476 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lillian M. Steen Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bogota Jr./Sr. High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| E. Roy Bixby | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bogota Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lillian M. Steen's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 314
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 166
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
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 (~347 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lillian M. Steen
How many students attend Lillian M. Steen?
Lillian M. Steen has 347 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bogota, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 326 (2022-23) → 330 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lillian M. Steen?
The student-teacher ratio at Lillian M. Steen is 13.9:1, which is 18% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lillian M. Steen?
40.8% of students at Lillian M. Steen are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lillian M. Steen?
The largest demographic group at Lillian M. Steen is Hispanic or Latino at 70.3% of enrollment, in Bogota, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lillian M. Steen?
Lillian M. Steen has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Lillian M. Steen rank among schools in Bogota?
By Resource Investment Index, Lillian M. Steen ranks #3 of 3 schools in Bogota, 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 Bogota Public School District?
Besides Lillian M. Steen, Bogota Public School District also operates Bogota Jr./Sr. High School (475 students), E. Roy Bixby (314 students), and Bogota Middle School (166 students). See the Bogota Public School District district page for the complete list.