- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Little Falls, NJ
Little Falls Township Public School # 3
Federal NCES profile for Little Falls Township Public School # 3, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 68/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340873000525
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Little Falls Township Public School # 3 earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Little Falls · Resource Index
- 68
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.8:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 12.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Little Falls Township Public School # 3 has class sizes larger than 72% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Little Falls Township Public School # 3 ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Little Falls, NJ.
School address
NCES ID 340873000525 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Little Falls Township Public School # 3 grew from 173 students in 2022-23 to 194 in 2023-24 (+12.1%).
Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+21 students YoY 340873000525 · Little Falls, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
217 enr · 12.8:1 · 12.1% lunch · RII 68
Nearest enrollment peer: Little Falls Township Public School # 1 (392 students)
Little Falls Township Public School # 3 grew from 173 students in 2022-23 to 194 in 2023-24 (+12.1%). Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Little Falls Township Public School # 3 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Little Falls T
Little Falls Township Public School # 1
392 students
- Little Falls T
Little Falls Township Public School # 2
343 students
- This school
Little Falls Township Public School # 3
217 students
What this shows Little Falls Township Public School # 3 reports 217 students on the CCD universe file.
How Little Falls Township Public School # 3 compares
Little Falls Township Public School # 3 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 | 12.8:1 | ▲ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.1% | ▼ 59% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 217 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
217
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
6.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$24,352
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
Counselors0.0 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
White 59.0%
Hispanic or Latino 28.1%
Asian 5.5%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 59.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.7, Little Falls Township Public School # 3 is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Little Falls Township Public School District reports $24,352 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Little Falls Township Public School # 3 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Falls Township Public School # 1 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Little Falls Township Public School # 2 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Little Falls Township Public School # 3's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~217 students)
Frequently asked questions about Little Falls Township Public School # 3
How many students attend Little Falls Township Public School # 3?
Little Falls Township Public School # 3 has 217 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Little Falls, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 173 (2022-23) → 194 (2023-24), up 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Little Falls Township Public School # 3?
The student-teacher ratio at Little Falls Township Public School # 3 is 12.8:1, which is 8% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Little Falls Township Public School # 3?
12.1% of students at Little Falls Township Public School # 3 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Little Falls Township Public School # 3?
The largest demographic group at Little Falls Township Public School # 3 is White at 59.0% of enrollment, in Little Falls, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Little Falls Township Public School # 3?
Little Falls Township Public School # 3 has a Resource Investment Index of 68/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Little Falls Township Public School # 3 rank among public schools in Little Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Little Falls Township Public School # 3 ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Little Falls, 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 Little Falls Township Public School District?
Besides Little Falls Township Public School # 3, Little Falls Township Public School District also operates Little Falls Township Public School # 1 (392 students) and Little Falls Township Public School # 2 (343 students). See the Little Falls Township Public School District district page for the complete list.