Enrollment
318
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pleasantville, NJ
North Main Street Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for North Main Street Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341320000200
👥 S:T ratio 67
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Main Street Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Pleasantville · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.2:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 73.4%
- free-lunch eligible
North Main Street Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 92% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Main Street Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Pleasantville, NJ.
School address
District: Pleasantville Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341320000200 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
-31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.4%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+148% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Main Street Elementary School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Main Street Elementary School
North Main Street Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Pleasantville, New Jersey, enrolling 318 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.2:1, North Main Street Elementary School is leaner than roughly 92% of New Jersey schools and 31% under the state's 11.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 73.4% of students qualify for free meals, 148% above the New Jersey average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 318 puts it in the smaller third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 121 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #51.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (59%) and African American (36%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 318 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
17.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Pleasantville Public School District also operates Pleasantville High School (997 students) and Pleasantville Middle School (847 students) alongside North Main Street Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How North Main Street Elementary School compares
North Main Street Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.2:1 | ▼ 31% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.4% | ▲ 148% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 318 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.2:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
318
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
73.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 148% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.2:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 8% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$26,077
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $24,984
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 318 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.1%
African American 35.5%
Two or More 3.5%
White 1.3%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.3, North Main Street Elementary School is about as mixed as the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pleasantville Public School District, which includes North Main Street Elementary School.
$26,077
Per student
+4%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+57%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 11.8%
State 78.0%
Federal 10.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How North Main Street Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasantville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pleasantville Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leeds Avenue Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Main Street Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Avenue Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Main Street Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 997
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~318 students)
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Frequently asked questions about North Main Street Elementary School
How many students attend North Main Street Elementary School?
North Main Street Elementary School has 318 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pleasantville, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Main Street Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Main Street Elementary School is 8.2:1, which is 31% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 48% 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 North Main Street Elementary School?
73.4% of students at North Main Street Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Main Street Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at North Main Street Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 59.1% of enrollment, in Pleasantville, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Main Street Elementary School?
North Main Street Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Main Street Elementary School rank among schools in Pleasantville?
By Resource Investment Index, North Main Street Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Pleasantville, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pleasantville on the city page.
Is North Main Street Elementary School a good school?
North Main Street Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of New Jersey schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Pleasantville Public School District?
Besides North Main Street Elementary School, Pleasantville Public School District also operates Pleasantville High School (997 students), Pleasantville Middle School (847 students), and Leeds Avenue Elementary School (570 students). See the Pleasantville Public School District district page for the complete list.
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