- Enrollment
- 1,035
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Parsippany, NJ
Northvail Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Northvail Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341248004452
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northvail Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of New Jersey schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Parsippany · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 7.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Northvail Elementary School has class sizes larger than 79% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northvail Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Parsippany, NJ.
School address
NCES ID 341248004452 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Northvail Elementary School grew from 369 students in 2022-23 to 392 in 2023-24 (+6.2%).
Teacher FTE added 27.1 → 28.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 341248004452 · Parsippany, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
359 enr · 13.3:1 · 7.6% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Parsippany Hills High School (1,035 students)
Northvail Elementary School grew from 369 students in 2022-23 to 392 in 2023-24 (+6.2%). Teacher FTE added 27.1 → 28.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Northvail Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Parsippany Hil
Parsippany Hills High School
1,035 students
- Brooklawn Midd
Brooklawn Middle School
925 students
- Parsippany Hig
Parsippany High School
900 students
- Central Middle
Central Middle School
755 students
- Lake Hiawatha
Lake Hiawatha Elementary School
445 students
- This school 359
Northvail Elementary School
359 students
What this shows Northvail Elementary School reports 359 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northvail Elementary School compares
Northvail 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 | 13.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.6% | ▼ 74% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 359 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
359
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$26,730
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 359 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
Asian 72.4%
White 11.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
African American 4.5%
Two or More 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: Asian at 72.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.4, Northvail Elementary School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District reports $26,730 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northvail Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parsippany Hills High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brooklawn Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parsippany High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lake Hiawatha Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northvail Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 900
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 755
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in Parsippany
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~359 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northvail Elementary School
How many students attend Northvail Elementary School?
Northvail Elementary School has 359 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Parsippany, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 369 (2022-23) → 392 (2023-24), up 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northvail Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northvail Elementary School is 13.3:1, which is 13% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northvail Elementary School?
7.6% of students at Northvail Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northvail Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Northvail Elementary School is Asian at 72.4% of enrollment, in Parsippany, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northvail Elementary School?
Northvail Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Northvail Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Parsippany?
By Resource Investment Index, Northvail Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Parsippany, 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 Parsippany on the city page.
What other schools are in Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District?
Besides Northvail Elementary School, Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District also operates Parsippany Hills High School (1,035 students), Brooklawn Middle School (925 students), and Parsippany High School (900 students). See the Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District district page for the complete list.