- Enrollment
- 1,687
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fair Lawn, NJ
Radburn Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Radburn Elementary 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 340498000422
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Radburn Elementary School earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of New Jersey schools.
- #5 of 7
- elementary schools in Fair Lawn · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 6.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Radburn Elementary School has class sizes larger than 85% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Radburn Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 elementary schools in Fair Lawn, NJ.
School address
District: Fair Lawn Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340498000422 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Radburn Elementary School grew from 393 students in 2022-23 to 422 in 2023-24 (+7.4%).
Teacher FTE added 32.4 → 34.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+29 students YoY 340498000422 · Fair Lawn, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
445 enr · 13.9:1 · 6.1% lunch · RII 67
Nearest enrollment peer: Fair Lawn High School (1,687 students)
Radburn Elementary School grew from 393 students in 2022-23 to 422 in 2023-24 (+7.4%). Teacher FTE added 32.4 → 34.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Radburn Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fair Lawn High
Fair Lawn High School
1,687 students
- Thomas Jeffers
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
1,100 students
- Memorial Middl 655
Memorial Middle School
655 students
- This school 445
Radburn Elementary School
445 students
- Henry B. Milne 392
Henry B. Milnes Elementary School
392 students
- Warren Point E 391
Warren Point Elementary School
391 students
What this shows Radburn Elementary School reports 445 students on the CCD universe file.
How Radburn Elementary School compares
Radburn 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 | 13.9:1 | ▲ 18% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.1% | ▼ 79% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 445 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
445
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 85% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
4.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$23,164
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
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.0%
Asian 21.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%
Two or More 6.3%
African American 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 58.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.8, Radburn Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fair Lawn Public School District reports $23,164 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Radburn Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair Lawn High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Memorial Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Henry B. Milnes Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Warren Point Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Radburn Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,100
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 655
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
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 (~445 students)
Frequently asked questions about Radburn Elementary School
How many students attend Radburn Elementary School?
Radburn Elementary School has 445 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fair Lawn, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 393 (2022-23) → 422 (2023-24), up 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Radburn Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Radburn Elementary School is 13.9:1, which is 18% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Radburn Elementary School?
6.1% of students at Radburn Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Radburn Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Radburn Elementary School is White at 58.0% of enrollment, in Fair Lawn, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Radburn Elementary School?
Radburn Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (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 Radburn Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Fair Lawn?
By Resource Investment Index, Radburn Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 elementary schools in Fair Lawn, 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 Fair Lawn on the city page.
What other schools are in Fair Lawn Public School District?
Besides Radburn Elementary School, Fair Lawn Public School District also operates Fair Lawn High School (1,687 students), Thomas Jefferson Middle School (1,100 students), and Memorial Middle School (655 students). See the Fair Lawn Public School District district page for the complete list.