- Enrollment
- 2,345
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West New York, NJ
Robert Menendez Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Robert Menendez Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341758002944
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robert Menendez Elementary School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 6
- elementary schools in West New York · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.2:1
- students per teacher
- 73.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Robert Menendez 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 Menendez Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in West New York, NJ.
School address
District: West New York School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341758002944 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Robert Menendez Elementary School held near 515 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.8 → 47.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 341758002944 · West New York, NJ Elementary · MID · TRAD
506 enr · 11.2:1 · 73.7% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Memorial High School (2,345 students)
Robert Menendez Elementary School held near 515 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.8 → 47.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Robert Menendez Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Memorial High
Memorial High School
2,345 students
- West New York
West New York Middle School
1,087 students
- Public School 758
Public School Number One
758 students
- Public School 621
Public School Number Two
621 students
- Harry L Bain 599
Harry L Bain
599 students
- This school 506
Robert Menendez Elementary School
506 students
What this shows Robert Menendez Elementary School reports 506 students on the CCD universe file.
How Robert Menendez Elementary School compares
Robert Menendez 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 | 73.7% | ▲ 149% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 506 | top 39% | - | - |
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.
506
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 149% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
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
20.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$25,327
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 93.3%
White 4.7%
Asian 1.0%
Two or More 0.6%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.7, Robert Menendez Elementary School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West New York School District reports $25,327 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Robert Menendez Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West New York Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Public School Number One | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Public School Number Two | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harry L Bain | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robert Menendez Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,087
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 599
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- 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 (~506 students)
Frequently asked questions about Robert Menendez Elementary School
How many students attend Robert Menendez Elementary School?
Robert Menendez Elementary School has 506 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West New York, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 529 (2022-23) → 515 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert Menendez Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert Menendez 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 Menendez Elementary School?
73.7% of students at Robert Menendez 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 Menendez Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Robert Menendez Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 93.3% of enrollment, in West New York, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert Menendez Elementary School?
Robert Menendez Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 Menendez Elementary School rank among elementary schools in West New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Robert Menendez Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in West New York, 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 West New York on the city page.
What other schools are in West New York School District?
Besides Robert Menendez Elementary School, West New York School District also operates Memorial High School (2,345 students), West New York Middle School (1,087 students), and Public School Number One (758 students). See the West New York School District district page for the complete list.