- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Patrick M Villano School shrank from 253 students in 2022-23 to 235 in 2023-24 (-7.1%).
Teacher FTE added 23.6 → 24.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 340471000382 · Emerson, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
240 enr · 10.4:1 · 5.5% lunch · RII 70
Nearest enrollment peer: Emerson Jr Sr High (440 students)
Patrick M Villano School shrank from 253 students in 2022-23 to 235 in 2023-24 (-7.1%). Teacher FTE added 23.6 → 24.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Patrick M Villano School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Emerson Jr Sr
Emerson Jr Sr High
440 students
- Memorial Schoo
Memorial School
374 students
- This school
Patrick M Villano School
240 students
What this shows Patrick M Villano School reports 240 students on the CCD universe file.
How Patrick M Villano School compares
Patrick M Villano School is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$24,970
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
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.
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
District finance for Emerson Public School District reports $24,970 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 374
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
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 (~240 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.4:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 253 (2022-23) → 235 (2023-24), down 18.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.