- Enrollment
- 2,081
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 71/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Livingston, NJ
Riker Hill Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Riker Hill Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340882002142
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riker Hill Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of New Jersey schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Livingston · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 2.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Riker Hill Elementary School has class sizes larger than 82% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riker Hill Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Livingston, NJ.
School address
NCES ID 340882002142 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Riker Hill Elementary School held near 487 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 340882002142 · Livingston, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
477 enr · 13.6:1 · 2.1% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Livingston High School (2,081 students)
Riker Hill Elementary School held near 487 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Riker Hill Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Livingston Hig
Livingston High School
2,081 students
- Heritage Middl
Heritage Middle School
994 students
- Mount Pleasant 530
Mount Pleasant Middle School
530 students
- Harrison Eleme 522
Harrison Elementary School
522 students
- This school 477
Riker Hill Elementary School
477 students
- Hillside Eleme 476
Hillside Elementary School
476 students
What this shows Riker Hill Elementary School reports 477 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riker Hill Elementary School compares
Riker Hill Elementary 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 | 13.6:1 | ▲ 15% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.1% | ▼ 93% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 477 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
477
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
2.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 93% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 82% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$23,849
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 477 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
Asian 50.7%
White 35.6%
Two or More 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
African American 4.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 50.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.0, Riker Hill Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Livingston Board of Education School District reports $23,849 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Riker Hill Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Livingston High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Heritage Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mount Pleasant Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harrison Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillside Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riker Hill Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 994
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~477 students)
Frequently asked questions about Riker Hill Elementary School
How many students attend Riker Hill Elementary School?
Riker Hill Elementary School has 477 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Livingston, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 478 (2022-23) → 487 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riker Hill Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riker Hill Elementary School is 13.6:1, which is 15% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Riker Hill Elementary School?
2.1% of students at Riker Hill Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riker Hill Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Riker Hill Elementary School is Asian at 50.7% of enrollment, in Livingston, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riker Hill Elementary School?
Riker Hill Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Riker Hill Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Livingston?
By Resource Investment Index, Riker Hill Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Livingston, 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 Livingston on the city page.
What other schools are in Livingston Board of Education School District?
Besides Riker Hill Elementary School, Livingston Board of Education School District also operates Livingston High School (2,081 students), Heritage Middle School (994 students), and Mount Pleasant Middle School (530 students). See the Livingston Board of Education School District district page for the complete list.