- Enrollment
- 3,147
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Union City, NJ
Robert Waters Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Robert Waters Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341638002924
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robert Waters Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of New Jersey schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #3 of 8
- schools in Union City · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 76.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Robert Waters Elementary School has class sizes larger than 84% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robert Waters Elementary School ranks #3 of 8 schools in Union City, NJ.
School address
District: Union City School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341638002924 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+43 students YoY
Robert Waters Elementary School held near 1,019 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+43 headcount).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+43 students YoY 341638002924 · Union City, NJ Other · MID · TRAD
983 enr · 13.8:1 · 76.3% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Union City High School (3,147 students)
Robert Waters Elementary School held near 1,019 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+43 headcount). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Robert Waters Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Union City Hig
Union City High School
3,147 students
- Emerson Middle 999
Emerson Middle School
999 students
- This school 983
Robert Waters Elementary School
983 students
- Theodore Roose 871
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School
871 students
- Union Hill Mid 865
Union Hill Middle School
865 students
- George Washing 776
George Washington Elementary School
776 students
What this shows Robert Waters Elementary School reports 983 students on the CCD universe file.
How Robert Waters Elementary School compares
Robert Waters 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 | 13.8:1 | ▲ 17% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.3% | ▲ 158% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 983 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
983
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 158% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 84% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.2%
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
$25,585
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 + 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 96.9%
White 1.4%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.5%
Two or More 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.1, Robert Waters Elementary School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Union City School District reports $25,585 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Robert Waters Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union City High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Emerson Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Union Hill Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| George Washington Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robert Waters Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 999
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 871
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 865
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~983 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Robert Waters Elementary School
How many students attend Robert Waters Elementary School?
Robert Waters Elementary School has 983 students enrolled. It is a public school in Union City, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 976 (2022-23) → 1,019 (2023-24), nearly flat (+43).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert Waters Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert Waters Elementary School is 13.8:1, which is 17% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Robert Waters Elementary School?
76.3% of students at Robert Waters 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 Waters Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Robert Waters Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 96.9% of enrollment, in Union City, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert Waters Elementary School?
Robert Waters Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Waters Elementary School rank among schools in Union City?
By Resource Investment Index, Robert Waters Elementary School ranks #3 of 8 schools in Union City, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Union City on the city page.
What other schools are in Union City School District?
Besides Robert Waters Elementary School, Union City School District also operates Union City High School (3,147 students), Emerson Middle School (999 students), and Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School (871 students). See the Union City School District district page for the complete list.