Enrollment
569
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
3.4%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-89% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pierrepont School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pierrepont School
Pierrepont School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Rutherford, New Jersey, enrolling 569 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 3.4% free-meal eligibility runs 89% below the New Jersey average.
Enrollment of 569 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 2,501 New Jersey schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 544 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #51, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%) (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 285 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 1.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Rutherford School District spends $18,539 per pupil, 26% below the New Jersey average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Rutherford School District also operates Rutherford High School (727 students) and Lincoln School (500 students) alongside Pierrepont 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 Pierrepont School compares
Pierrepont 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,539
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $24,984
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rutherford School District, which includes Pierrepont School.
$18,539
Per student
-26%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 83.9%
State 14.1%
Federal 2.0%
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 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
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- 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
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 (~569 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Pierrepont School a good school?
Pierrepont School earns 67/100 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 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.
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