- Enrollment
- 1,035
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Morris Plains, NJ
Littleton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Littleton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341248004448
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Littleton Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of New Jersey schools.
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 4.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 392
- students enrolled
Littleton Elementary School has class sizes larger than 89% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
School address
NCES ID 341248004448 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Littleton Elementary School held near 427 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.6 → 29.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 341248004448 · Morris Plains, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
392 enr · 14.5:1 · 4.1% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Parsippany Hills High School (1,035 students)
Littleton Elementary School held near 427 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.6 → 29.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Littleton Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Parsippany Hil
Parsippany Hills High School
1,035 students
- Brooklawn Midd
Brooklawn Middle School
925 students
- Parsippany Hig
Parsippany High School
900 students
- Central Middle
Central Middle School
755 students
- Lake Hiawatha
Lake Hiawatha Elementary School
445 students
- This school 392
Littleton Elementary School
392 students
What this shows Littleton Elementary School reports 392 students on the CCD universe file.
How Littleton Elementary School compares
Littleton 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 23% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.1% | ▼ 86% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 392 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
392
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
4.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 89% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$26,730
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 392 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
Asian 41.8%
White 36.7%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%
African American 4.8%
Two or More 4.1%
Largest group: Asian at 41.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.1, Littleton Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District reports $26,730 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Littleton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parsippany Hills High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brooklawn Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parsippany High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lake Hiawatha Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Littleton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 900
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 755
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~392 students)
Frequently asked questions about Littleton Elementary School
How many students attend Littleton Elementary School?
Littleton Elementary School has 392 students enrolled. It is a public school in Morris Plains, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 411 (2022-23) → 427 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Littleton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Littleton Elementary School is 14.5:1, which is 23% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Littleton Elementary School?
4.1% of students at Littleton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Littleton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Littleton Elementary School is Asian at 41.8% of enrollment, in Morris Plains, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Littleton Elementary School?
Littleton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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).
What other schools are in Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District?
Besides Littleton Elementary School, Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District also operates Parsippany Hills High School (1,035 students), Brooklawn Middle School (925 students), and Parsippany High School (900 students). See the Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District district page for the complete list.