- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Roselle Park, NJ
Robert Gordon Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Robert Gordon Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341431005668
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robert Gordon Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Roselle Park · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.2:1
- students per teacher
- 29.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Robert Gordon Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robert Gordon Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Roselle Park, NJ.
School address
District: Roselle Park Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341431005668 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Robert Gordon Elementary School held near 311 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 24.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 341431005668 · Roselle Park, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
325 enr · 11.2:1 · 29.2% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Roselle Park High School (593 students)
Robert Gordon Elementary School held near 311 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 24.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Robert Gordon Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Roselle Park H
Roselle Park High School
593 students
- Roselle Park M
Roselle Park Middle School
438 students
- Sherman Elemen
Sherman Elementary School
364 students
- This school
Robert Gordon Elementary School
325 students
- Ernest J. Fini
Ernest J. Finizio Jr. - Aldene School
287 students
What this shows Robert Gordon Elementary School reports 325 students on the CCD universe file.
How Robert Gordon Elementary School compares
Robert Gordon 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 5% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.2% | ▼ 1% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 325 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
325
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 47% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$24,985
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 325 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
Hispanic or Latino 57.2%
White 28.9%
African American 8.0%
Asian 4.3%
Two or More 1.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.1, Robert Gordon Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Roselle Park Public School District reports $24,985 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Robert Gordon Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roselle Park High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roselle Park Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sherman Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ernest J. Finizio Jr. - Aldene School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robert Gordon Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Nationwide other 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 (~325 students)
Frequently asked questions about Robert Gordon Elementary School
How many students attend Robert Gordon Elementary School?
Robert Gordon Elementary School has 325 students enrolled. It is a public school in Roselle Park, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 308 (2022-23) → 311 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert Gordon Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert Gordon Elementary School is 11.2:1, which is 5% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 29% 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 Gordon Elementary School?
29.2% of students at Robert Gordon Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robert Gordon Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Robert Gordon Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 57.2% of enrollment, in Roselle Park, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert Gordon Elementary School?
Robert Gordon Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Robert Gordon Elementary School rank among schools in Roselle Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Robert Gordon Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Roselle Park, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Roselle Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Roselle Park Public School District?
Besides Robert Gordon Elementary School, Roselle Park Public School District also operates Roselle Park High School (593 students), Roselle Park Middle School (438 students), and Sherman Elementary School (364 students). See the Roselle Park Public School District district page for the complete list.