- Enrollment
- 1,925
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Montclair, NJ
Nishuane Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Nishuane Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341056002180
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nishuane Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 8
- public schools in Montclair · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.2:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 11.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Nishuane Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 85% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nishuane Elementary School ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Montclair, NJ.
School address
District: Montclair Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341056002180 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Nishuane Elementary School held near 412 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 341056002180 · Montclair, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
377 enr · 9.2:1 · 11.4% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Montclair High School (1,925 students)
Nishuane Elementary School held near 412 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Nishuane Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Montclair High
Montclair High School
1,925 students
- Hillside Eleme 684
Hillside Elementary School
684 students
- Buzz Aldrin Mi 618
Buzz Aldrin Middle School
618 students
- Glenfield Midd 512
Glenfield Middle School
512 students
- Charles H. Bul 438
Charles H. Bullock School
438 students
- This school 377
Nishuane Elementary School
377 students
What this shows Nishuane Elementary School reports 377 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nishuane Elementary School compares
Nishuane 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 | 9.2:1 | ▼ 22% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.4% | ▼ 61% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 377 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.2:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
377
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
9.2:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 15% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$26,536
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 377 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
White 45.4%
African American 24.4%
Hispanic or Latino 13.5%
Two or More 12.5%
Asian 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 45.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.9, Nishuane Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Montclair Public School District reports $26,536 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nishuane Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montclair High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillside Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Buzz Aldrin Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glenfield Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Charles H. Bullock School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nishuane Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 684
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~377 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nishuane Elementary School
How many students attend Nishuane Elementary School?
Nishuane Elementary School has 377 students enrolled. It is a public school in Montclair, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 414 (2022-23) → 412 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nishuane Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nishuane Elementary School is 9.2:1, which is 22% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 41% 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 Nishuane Elementary School?
11.4% of students at Nishuane Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nishuane Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Nishuane Elementary School is White at 45.4% of enrollment, in Montclair, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nishuane Elementary School?
Nishuane Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Nishuane Elementary School rank among public schools in Montclair?
By Resource Investment Index, Nishuane Elementary School ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Montclair, 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 Montclair on the city page.
What other schools are in Montclair Public School District?
Besides Nishuane Elementary School, Montclair Public School District also operates Montclair High School (1,925 students), Hillside Elementary School (684 students), and Buzz Aldrin Middle School (618 students). See the Montclair Public School District district page for the complete list.