- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rutherford, NJ
Pierrepont School
Federal NCES profile for Pierrepont School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341446000814
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 97
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pierrepont School earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Rutherford · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.3:1
- students per teacher
- 3.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Pierrepont School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pierrepont School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Rutherford, NJ.
School address
District: Rutherford School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341446000814 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Pierrepont School held near 568 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 55.5 → 56.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 341446000814 · Rutherford, NJ Elementary · MID · TRAD
569 enr · 10.3:1 · 3.4% lunch · RII 67
Nearest enrollment peer: Rutherford High School (727 students)
Pierrepont School held near 568 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 55.5 → 56.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Pierrepont School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rutherford Hig
Rutherford High School
727 students
- This school
Pierrepont School
569 students
- Lincoln School
Lincoln School
500 students
- Union School
Union School
399 students
- Washington Sch
Washington School
349 students
What this shows Pierrepont School reports 569 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pierrepont School compares
Pierrepont 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 13% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.4% | ▼ 89% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 569 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
569
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
3.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 89% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 32% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
1.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$22,722
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 285 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.4%
Hispanic or Latino 26.9%
Asian 14.6%
Two or More 7.2%
African American 1.9%
Largest group: White at 49.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.7, Pierrepont School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rutherford School District reports $22,722 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pierrepont School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rutherford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Union School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pierrepont School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 71/100
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~569 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Pierrepont School
How many students attend Pierrepont School?
Pierrepont School has 569 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rutherford, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 561 (2022-23) → 568 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pierrepont School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pierrepont School is 10.3:1, which is 13% 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 Pierrepont School?
3.4% of students at Pierrepont School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pierrepont School?
The largest demographic group at Pierrepont School is White at 49.4% of enrollment, in Rutherford, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pierrepont School?
Pierrepont School has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (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 Pierrepont School rank among public schools in Rutherford?
By Resource Investment Index, Pierrepont School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Rutherford, 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 Rutherford on the city page.
What other schools are in Rutherford School District?
Besides Pierrepont School, Rutherford School District also operates Rutherford High School (727 students), Lincoln School (500 students), and Union School (399 students). See the Rutherford School District district page for the complete list.