- Enrollment
- 3,147
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Union City, NJ
Sara M. Gilmore Academy
Federal NCES profile for Sara M. Gilmore Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341638000143
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sara M. Gilmore Academy earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Union City · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 40.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Sara M. Gilmore Academy has class sizes larger than 94% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sara M. Gilmore Academy ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Union City, NJ.
School address
District: Union City School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341638000143 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Sara M. Gilmore Academy held near 394 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 341638000143 · Union City, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
400 enr · 16:1 · 40.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Union City High School (3,147 students)
Sara M. Gilmore Academy held near 394 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Sara M. Gilmore Academy 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
- Robert Waters 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
- This school 400
Sara M. Gilmore Academy
400 students
What this shows Sara M. Gilmore Academy reports 400 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sara M. Gilmore Academy compares
Sara M. Gilmore Academy 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 36% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.0% | ▲ 35% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 400 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
400
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 94% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.3%
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
$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
3
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.8%
White 13.0%
Asian 8.8%
African American 2.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.0, Sara M. Gilmore Academy 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 Sara M. Gilmore Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union City High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Emerson Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robert Waters Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Union Hill Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sara M. Gilmore Academy'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
- 983
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 871
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 865
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Union City
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~400 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sara M. Gilmore Academy
How many students attend Sara M. Gilmore Academy?
Sara M. Gilmore Academy has 400 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Union City, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 390 (2022-23) → 394 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sara M. Gilmore Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Sara M. Gilmore Academy is 16:1, which is 36% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sara M. Gilmore Academy?
40.0% of students at Sara M. Gilmore Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sara M. Gilmore Academy?
The largest demographic group at Sara M. Gilmore Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 75.8% of enrollment, in Union City, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sara M. Gilmore Academy?
Sara M. Gilmore Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Sara M. Gilmore Academy rank among public schools in Union City?
By Resource Investment Index, Sara M. Gilmore Academy ranks #1 of 3 public 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 public schools in Union City on the city page.
What other schools are in Union City School District?
Besides Sara M. Gilmore Academy, Union City School District also operates Union City High School (3,147 students), Emerson Middle School (999 students), and Robert Waters Elementary School (983 students). See the Union City School District district page for the complete list.