- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Robert Erskine School shrank from 185 students in 2022-23 to 171 in 2023-24 (-7.6%).
Teacher FTE added 18.6 → 19.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-14 students YoY 341386004948 · Ringwood, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
169 enr · 9.4:1 · 11.4% lunch · RII 69
Nearest enrollment peer: Martin J. Ryerson School (345 students)
Robert Erskine School shrank from 185 students in 2022-23 to 171 in 2023-24 (-7.6%). Teacher FTE added 18.6 → 19.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Robert Erskine School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Martin J. Ryer
Martin J. Ryerson School
345 students
- Peter Cooper S
Peter Cooper School
235 students
- Eleanor G. Hew
Eleanor G. Hewitt
208 students
- This school
Robert Erskine School
169 students
What this shows Robert Erskine School reports 169 students on the CCD universe file.
How Robert Erskine School compares
Robert Erskine School is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$30,628
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 + 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 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
District finance for Ringwood School District reports $30,628 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 235
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
- Enrollment
- 208
- Students per teacher
- 7.7:1
- Resource Index
- 75/100
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 (~169 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 185 (2022-23) → 171 (2023-24), down 14.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.