- Enrollment
- 1,925
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Upper Montclair, NJ
Northeast Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Northeast Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341056002182
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northeast Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Upper Montclair · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.5:1
- students per teacher
- 9.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Northeast Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northeast Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Upper Montclair, NJ.
School address
District: Montclair Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341056002182 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Northeast Elementary School held near 374 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 341056002182 · Upper Montclair, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
391 enr · 11.5:1 · 9.2% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Montclair High School (1,925 students)
Northeast Elementary School held near 374 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Northeast 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 391
Northeast Elementary School
391 students
What this shows Northeast Elementary School reports 391 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northeast Elementary School compares
Northeast 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.2% | ▼ 69% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 391 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
391
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 53% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 47% 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
$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 391 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 52.4%
Hispanic or Latino 22.3%
African American 10.5%
Two or More 9.7%
Asian 5.1%
Largest group: White at 52.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.3, Northeast Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
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 Northeast Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montclair High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillside Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Buzz Aldrin Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glenfield Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Charles H. Bullock School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northeast 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 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 (~391 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Northeast Elementary School
How many students attend Northeast Elementary School?
Northeast Elementary School has 391 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Upper Montclair, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 360 (2022-23) → 374 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northeast Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northeast Elementary School is 11.5:1, which is 3% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 27% 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 Northeast Elementary School?
9.2% of students at Northeast Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northeast Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Northeast Elementary School is White at 52.4% of enrollment, in Upper Montclair, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northeast Elementary School?
Northeast Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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).
How does Northeast Elementary School rank among public schools in Upper Montclair?
By Resource Investment Index, Northeast Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Upper Montclair, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Montclair Public School District?
Besides Northeast 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.