- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Saddle Brook, NJ
Salome H. Long Memorial School
Federal NCES profile for Salome H. Long Memorial School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341449000830
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Salome H. Long Memorial School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Saddle Brook · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 4.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Salome H. Long Memorial School has class sizes larger than 77% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Salome H. Long Memorial School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Saddle Brook, NJ.
School address
District: Saddle Brook School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341449000830 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Salome H. Long Memorial School held near 309 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.6 → 24.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 341449000830 · Saddle Brook, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
304 enr · 13.2:1 · 4.0% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Saddle Brook Middle/High School (806 students)
Salome H. Long Memorial School held near 309 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.6 → 24.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Salome H. Long Memorial School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Saddle Brook M
Saddle Brook Middle/High School
806 students
- Helen I. Smith
Helen I. Smith School
340 students
- Franklin Schoo
Franklin School
328 students
- This school 304
Salome H. Long Memorial School
304 students
- Washington Sch 58
Washington School
58 students
What this shows Salome H. Long Memorial School reports 304 students on the CCD universe file.
How Salome H. Long Memorial School compares
Salome H. Long Memorial 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 | 13.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.0% | ▼ 86% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 304 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
304
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
4.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$23,030
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 304 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
White 59.5%
Hispanic or Latino 28.0%
Asian 9.5%
Two or More 1.6%
African American 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 59.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.8, Salome H. Long Memorial School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Saddle Brook School District reports $23,030 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Salome H. Long Memorial School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saddle Brook Middle/High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Helen I. Smith School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Franklin School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Salome H. Long Memorial School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 58
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~304 students)
Frequently asked questions about Salome H. Long Memorial School
How many students attend Salome H. Long Memorial School?
Salome H. Long Memorial School has 304 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Saddle Brook, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 299 (2022-23) → 309 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salome H. Long Memorial School?
The student-teacher ratio at Salome H. Long Memorial School is 13.2:1, which is 12% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Salome H. Long Memorial School?
4.0% of students at Salome H. Long Memorial School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Salome H. Long Memorial School?
The largest demographic group at Salome H. Long Memorial School is White at 59.5% of enrollment, in Saddle Brook, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Salome H. Long Memorial School?
Salome H. Long Memorial School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Salome H. Long Memorial School rank among elementary schools in Saddle Brook?
By Resource Investment Index, Salome H. Long Memorial School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Saddle Brook, 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 Saddle Brook on the city page.
What other schools are in Saddle Brook School District?
Besides Salome H. Long Memorial School, Saddle Brook School District also operates Saddle Brook Middle/High School (806 students), Helen I. Smith School (340 students), and Franklin School (328 students). See the Saddle Brook School District district page for the complete list.