Enrollment
240
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Emerson, NJ
Patrick M Villano School
Federal NCES profile for Patrick M Villano School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 70/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340471000382
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Patrick M Villano School earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Emerson · Resource Index
- 70
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.4:1
- students per teacher
- 5.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Patrick M Villano School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Patrick M Villano School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Emerson, NJ.
School address
District: Emerson Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340471000382 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
5.5%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-81% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Patrick M Villano School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Patrick M Villano School
Patrick M Villano School is a lower-poverty, small elementary school in Emerson, New Jersey, enrolling 240 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 5.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 240 puts it in the smaller third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 2,501 New Jersey schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 328 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #23, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%) (diversity index 60/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Emerson Public School District also operates Emerson Jr Sr High (440 students) and Memorial School (374 students) alongside Patrick M Villano 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 Patrick M Villano School compares
Patrick M Villano 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 | 10.4:1 | ▼ 12% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.5% | ▼ 81% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 240 | top 85% | - | - |
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.
240
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
5.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% 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
7.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$23,888
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 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
White 57.1%
Hispanic or Latino 25.0%
Asian 9.6%
Two or More 7.1%
African American 1.3%
Largest group: White at 57.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.7, Patrick M Villano School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Emerson Public School District, which includes Patrick M Villano School.
$23,888
Per student
-4%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+44%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 74.7%
State 20.3%
Federal 5.0%
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 Patrick M Villano School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emerson Jr Sr High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Memorial School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Patrick M Villano School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
- Enrollment
- 374
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
Similar elementary 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 (~240 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Patrick M Villano School
How many students attend Patrick M Villano School?
Patrick M Villano School has 240 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Emerson, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Patrick M Villano School?
The student-teacher ratio at Patrick M Villano 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 Patrick M Villano School?
5.5% of students at Patrick M Villano School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Patrick M Villano School?
The largest demographic group at Patrick M Villano School is White at 57.1% of enrollment, in Emerson, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Patrick M Villano School?
Patrick M Villano School has a Resource Investment Index of 70/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Patrick M Villano School rank among public schools in Emerson?
By Resource Investment Index, Patrick M Villano School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Emerson, 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 Emerson on the city page.
Is Patrick M Villano School a good school?
Patrick M Villano School earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. 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 Emerson Public School District?
Besides Patrick M Villano School, Emerson Public School District also operates Emerson Jr Sr High (440 students) and Memorial School (374 students). See the Emerson Public School District district page for the complete list.
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