Enrollment
471
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Elizabeth, NJ
Robert Morris School No. 18
Federal NCES profile for Robert Morris School No. 18, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340459005516
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robert Morris School No. 18 earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of New Jersey schools.
- #4 of 10
- elementary schools in Elizabeth · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.2:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 65.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Robert Morris School No. 18 has class sizes smaller than 70% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robert Morris School No. 18 ranks #4 of 10 elementary schools in Elizabeth, NJ.
School address
District: Elizabeth Public Schools · New Jersey
NCES ID 340459005516 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.4%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+121% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Robert Morris School No. 18 compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Robert Morris School No. 18
Robert Morris School No. 18 is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Elizabeth, New Jersey, enrolling 471 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 65.4% of students qualify for free meals, 121% above the New Jersey average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 471 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Jersey median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 2,501 New Jersey schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Against 262 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #174.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (72%) and African American (14%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 471 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Elizabeth's elementary schools, it stands alongside Jerome Dunn Academy No 9 (856 students): Robert Morris School No. 18 is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.2:1 vs 15.9:1).
Elizabeth Public Schools also operates John E. Dwyer Technology Academy (1,348 students) and Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy (1,272 students) alongside Robert Morris School No. 18.
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 Morris School No. 18 compares
Robert Morris School No. 18 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 | 10.2:1 | ▼ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.4% | ▲ 121% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 471 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
471
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
65.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 121% 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
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 30% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.7%
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
$24,380
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 471 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 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
Hispanic or Latino 72.4%
African American 14.0%
White 13.0%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.9, Robert Morris School No. 18 is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elizabeth Public Schools, which includes Robert Morris School No. 18.
$24,380
Per student
-2%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+47%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 10.8%
State 80.6%
Federal 8.7%
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 Morris School No. 18 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John E. Dwyer Technology Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William F. Halloran School No.22 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robert Morris School No. 18's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,348
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,268
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 1,144
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,140
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in Elizabeth
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~471 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Robert Morris School No. 18
How many students attend Robert Morris School No. 18?
Robert Morris School No. 18 has 471 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Elizabeth, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert Morris School No. 18?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert Morris School No. 18 is 10.2:1, which is 14% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 35% 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 Morris School No. 18?
65.4% of students at Robert Morris School No. 18 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robert Morris School No. 18?
The largest demographic group at Robert Morris School No. 18 is Hispanic or Latino at 72.4% of enrollment, in Elizabeth, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert Morris School No. 18?
Robert Morris School No. 18 has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Robert Morris School No. 18 rank among elementary schools in Elizabeth?
By Resource Investment Index, Robert Morris School No. 18 ranks #4 of 10 elementary schools in Elizabeth, 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 Elizabeth on the city page.
Is Robert Morris School No. 18 a good school?
Robert Morris School No. 18 earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% 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 Elizabeth Public Schools?
Besides Robert Morris School No. 18, Elizabeth Public Schools also operates John E. Dwyer Technology Academy (1,348 students), Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy (1,272 students), and Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy (1,268 students). See the Elizabeth Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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