- Enrollment
- 2,106
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Orange, NJ
Mount Pleasant Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mount Pleasant Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341761000182
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mount Pleasant Elementary School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in West Orange · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- students per teacher
- 20.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Mount Pleasant Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mount Pleasant Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in West Orange, NJ.
School address
District: West Orange Public Schools · New Jersey
NCES ID 341761000182 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Mount Pleasant Elementary School held near 355 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.8 → 32.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 341761000182 · West Orange, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
349 enr · 11.3:1 · 20.1% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: West Orange High School (2,106 students)
Mount Pleasant Elementary School held near 355 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.8 → 32.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Mount Pleasant Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Orange Hi
West Orange High School
2,106 students
- Liberty Middle 559
Liberty Middle School
559 students
- Gregory Elemen 484
Gregory Elementary School
484 students
- Edison Middle 477
Edison Middle School
477 students
- Roosevelt Midd 457
Roosevelt Middle School
457 students
- This school 349
Mount Pleasant Elementary School
349 students
What this shows Mount Pleasant Elementary School reports 349 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mount Pleasant Elementary School compares
Mount Pleasant 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 | 20.1% | ▼ 32% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 349 | top 64% | - | - |
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.
349
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
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
9.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$30,537
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 349 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
Hispanic or Latino 32.1%
African American 31.5%
White 17.8%
Two or More 9.7%
Asian 8.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 32.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.9, Mount Pleasant Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Orange Public Schools reports $30,537 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mount Pleasant Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Orange High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Liberty Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gregory Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edison Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mount Pleasant Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~349 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mount Pleasant Elementary School
How many students attend Mount Pleasant Elementary School?
Mount Pleasant Elementary School has 349 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Orange, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 349 (2022-23) → 355 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Pleasant Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mount Pleasant 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 Mount Pleasant Elementary School?
20.1% of students at Mount Pleasant Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mount Pleasant Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mount Pleasant Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 32.1% of enrollment, in West Orange, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mount Pleasant Elementary School?
Mount Pleasant Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 Mount Pleasant Elementary School rank among public schools in West Orange?
By Resource Investment Index, Mount Pleasant Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in West Orange, 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 West Orange on the city page.
What other schools are in West Orange Public Schools?
Besides Mount Pleasant Elementary School, West Orange Public Schools also operates West Orange High School (2,106 students), Liberty Middle School (559 students), and Gregory Elementary School (484 students). See the West Orange Public Schools district page for the complete list.