Enrollment
169
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ringwood, NJ
Robert Erskine School
Federal NCES profile for Robert Erskine School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 69/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341386004948
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robert Erskine School earns 69/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Ringwood · Resource Index
- 69
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.4:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 11.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Robert Erskine School has class sizes smaller than 82% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robert Erskine School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Ringwood, NJ.
School address
District: Ringwood School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341386004948 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.4%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Robert Erskine School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Robert Erskine School
Robert Erskine School is a lower-poverty, small elementary school in Ringwood, New Jersey, enrolling 169 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 11.4% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of New Jersey schools, with 169 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 95% of the 2,501 New Jersey schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 142 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #16.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 34/100).
10.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Ringwood School District also operates Martin J. Ryerson School (345 students) and Peter Cooper School (235 students) alongside Robert Erskine 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 Robert Erskine School compares
Robert Erskine 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 | 9.4:1 | ▼ 20% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.4% | ▼ 61% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 169 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.4:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
169
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
11.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
9.4:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 18% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$27,881
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $24,984
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 + 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.
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 79.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.0%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 79.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.2, Robert Erskine School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ringwood School District, which includes Robert Erskine School.
$27,881
Per student
+12%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+68%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 70.8%
State 25.3%
Federal 4.0%
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 Robert Erskine School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin J. Ryerson School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Peter Cooper School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eleanor G. Hewitt | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robert Erskine School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 235
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
- Enrollment
- 208
- Students per teacher
- 7.7:1
- Resource Index
- 75/100
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 (~169 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Robert Erskine School
How many students attend Robert Erskine School?
Robert Erskine School has 169 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ringwood, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert Erskine School?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert Erskine School is 9.4:1, which is 20% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 40% 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 Robert Erskine School?
11.4% of students at Robert Erskine School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robert Erskine School?
The largest demographic group at Robert Erskine School is White at 79.9% of enrollment, in Ringwood, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert Erskine School?
Robert Erskine School has a Resource Investment Index of 69/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Robert Erskine School rank among elementary schools in Ringwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Robert Erskine School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Ringwood, 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 Ringwood on the city page.
Is Robert Erskine School a good school?
Robert Erskine School earns 69/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of New Jersey schools. 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 Ringwood School District?
Besides Robert Erskine School, Ringwood School District also operates Martin J. Ryerson School (345 students), Peter Cooper School (235 students), and Eleanor G. Hewitt (208 students). See the Ringwood School District district page for the complete list.
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