Enrollment
356
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 341068000620
Robert L. Craig School — Moonachie, NJ
Federal NCES profile for Robert L. Craig School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 67/100.
👥 Class size 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 72
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Moonachie School District · New Jersey
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.2:1
vs 11.9:1 New Jersey avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.0%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Robert L. Craig School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Robert L. Craig School reports 356 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 35.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 14% below the New Jersey state mean of 11.9:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 36% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 35.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 18% above the New Jersey average and 32% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 11.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Moonachie School District spends $36,368 per pupil district-wide, above the New Jersey average of $29,189 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 71.2% from local sources (property taxes), 22.3% from the state, and 6.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (B-), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Robert L. Craig School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New Jersey state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.2:1 | ▼ 14% | 11.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.0% | ▲ 18% | 29.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 356 | top 37% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
35.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 18% above 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
10.2:1
students per teacher
— 14% below state mean
Top 29% in New Jersey — lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
11.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$36,368
per pupil, district-wide
— above New Jersey avg of $29,189
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 356 Top 37% in New Jersey — larger than 63% of 2,509 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 35.0
Students per teacher 10.2:1 -14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 35.0% +18% vs state
NCES ID 341068000620
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.7%
White 32.3%
Asian 10.7%
Two or More 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 11.2%
In-school suspensions 6
Out-of-school suspensions 6
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Moonachie School District, which includes Robert L. Craig School.
$36,368
Per student
+25%
vs New Jersey
Avg $29,189
+87%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 71.2%
State 22.3%
Federal 6.5%
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.
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Robert L. Craig School
How many students attend Robert L. Craig School?
Robert L. Craig School has 356 students enrolled. It is a other school in MOONACHIE, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert L. Craig School?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert L. Craig School is 10.2:1, which is 14% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.9:1 and 36% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Robert L. Craig School?
35.0% of students at Robert L. Craig School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robert L. Craig School?
The largest demographic group at Robert L. Craig School is Hispanic or Latino at 53.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in MOONACHIE, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert L. Craig School?
Robert L. Craig School has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (B-) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.