Enrollment
347
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.8%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lillian M. Steen compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lillian M. Steen
Lillian M. Steen is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Bogota, New Jersey, enrolling 347 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.9:1 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 40.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 347 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Jersey median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Among 304 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #219, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (70%) and White (10%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 694 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Bogota Public School District also operates Bogota Jr./Sr. High School (475 students) and E. Roy Bixby (314 students) alongside Lillian M. Steen.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lillian M. Steen compares
Lillian M. Steen on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$22,476
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $24,984
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bogota Public School District, which includes Lillian M. Steen.
$22,476
Per student
-10%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.3%
State 43.3%
Federal 10.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 314
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 166
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~347 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all schools in Bogota on the city page.
Is Lillian M. Steen a good school?
Lillian M. Steen earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of New Jersey schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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