- Enrollment
- 1,244
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Teaneck, NJ
Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341608000852
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #3 of 7
- elementary schools in Teaneck · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.4:1
- students per teacher
- 28.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School ranks #3 of 7 elementary schools in Teaneck, NJ.
School address
District: Teaneck School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341608000852 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+50 students YoY
Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School grew from 274 students in 2022-23 to 324 in 2023-24 (+18.2%).
Teacher FTE held 32.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+50 students YoY 341608000852 · Teaneck, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
334 enr · 10.4:1 · 28.1% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Teaneck High School (1,244 students)
Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School grew from 274 students in 2022-23 to 324 in 2023-24 (+18.2%). Teacher FTE held 32.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Teaneck High S
Teaneck High School
1,244 students
- Thomas Jeffers
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
510 students
- Benjamin Frank 463
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
463 students
- John Greenleaf 361
John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School
361 students
- This school 334
Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School
334 students
- James Russell 320
James Russell Lowell Elementary School
320 students
What this shows Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School reports 334 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School compares
Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School 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 | 10.4:1 | ▼ 12% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.1% | ▼ 5% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 334 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
334
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 34% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$30,902
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
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
Hispanic or Latino 44.9%
African American 27.8%
Asian 13.2%
White 10.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.1%
Two or More 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.3, Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Teaneck School District reports $30,902 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teaneck High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Franklin Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James Russell Lowell Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 71/100
- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 7.7:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~334 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School
How many students attend Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School?
Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School has 334 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Teaneck, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 274 (2022-23) → 324 (2023-24), up 50.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School is 10.4:1, which is 12% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 34% 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 Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School?
28.1% of students at Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 44.9% of enrollment, in Teaneck, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School?
Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Teaneck?
By Resource Investment Index, Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School ranks #3 of 7 elementary schools in Teaneck, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Teaneck on the city page.
What other schools are in Teaneck School District?
Besides Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School, Teaneck School District also operates Teaneck High School (1,244 students), Thomas Jefferson Middle School (510 students), and Benjamin Franklin Middle School (463 students). See the Teaneck School District district page for the complete list.