- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 73/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Glen Rock, NJ
Richard Byrd
Federal NCES profile for Richard Byrd, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340597000486
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richard Byrd earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Glen Rock · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 246
- students enrolled
Richard Byrd has class sizes larger than 83% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richard Byrd ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Glen Rock, NJ.
School address
District: Glen Rock Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340597000486 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Richard Byrd held near 259 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 18.5 → 18.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 340597000486 · Glen Rock, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
246 enr · 13.7:1 · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Glen Rock High School (722 students)
Richard Byrd held near 259 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE held 18.5 → 18.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Richard Byrd in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Glen Rock High
Glen Rock High School
722 students
- Glen Rock Midd
Glen Rock Middle School
642 students
- Clara E Colema
Clara E Coleman School
322 students
- Alexander Hami
Alexander Hamilton School
300 students
- Central School
Central School
299 students
- This school 246
Richard Byrd
246 students
What this shows Richard Byrd reports 246 students on the CCD universe file.
How Richard Byrd compares
Richard Byrd 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 | 13.7:1 | ▲ 16% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 246 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
246
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 83% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$24,262
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 246 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.0%
Asian 15.4%
Two or More 11.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
Largest group: White at 65.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.4, Richard Byrd is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Glen Rock Public School District reports $24,262 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Richard Byrd Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Rock High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glen Rock Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clara E Coleman School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alexander Hamilton School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richard Byrd's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 71/100
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- 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 (~246 students)
Frequently asked questions about Richard Byrd
How many students attend Richard Byrd?
Richard Byrd has 246 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Glen Rock, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 269 (2022-23) → 259 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richard Byrd?
The student-teacher ratio at Richard Byrd is 13.7:1, which is 16% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richard Byrd?
The largest demographic group at Richard Byrd is White at 65.0% of enrollment, in Glen Rock, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richard Byrd?
Richard Byrd has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (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 Richard Byrd rank among elementary schools in Glen Rock?
By Resource Investment Index, Richard Byrd ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Glen Rock, 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 Glen Rock on the city page.
What other schools are in Glen Rock Public School District?
Besides Richard Byrd, Glen Rock Public School District also operates Glen Rock High School (722 students), Glen Rock Middle School (642 students), and Clara E Coleman School (322 students). See the Glen Rock Public School District district page for the complete list.