- Enrollment
- 1,562
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Scotch Plains, NJ
School One Elementary
Federal NCES profile for School One Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341467005682
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
School One Elementary earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of New Jersey schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Scotch Plains · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 4.7%
- free-lunch eligible
School One Elementary has class sizes larger than 86% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, School One Elementary ranks #4 of 4 schools in Scotch Plains, NJ.
School address
District: Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341467005682 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
School One Elementary held near 412 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.6 → 33.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 341467005682 · Scotch Plains, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
424 enr · 14.1:1 · 4.7% lunch · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School (1,562 students)
School One Elementary held near 412 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.6 → 33.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
School One Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Scotch Plains-
Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School
1,562 students
- Malcolm E Nett
Malcolm E Nettingham Middle School
913 students
- Terrill Middle
Terrill Middle School
822 students
- William J. Mcg 543
William J. Mcginn Elementary School
543 students
- J. Ackerman Co 526
J. Ackerman Coles Elementary School
526 students
- This school 424
School One Elementary
424 students
What this shows School One Elementary reports 424 students on the CCD universe file.
How School One Elementary compares
School One Elementary 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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.7% | ▼ 84% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 424 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
424
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
4.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 86% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$20,926
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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
White 54.0%
Hispanic or Latino 20.0%
Asian 11.6%
African American 8.7%
Two or More 5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 54.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.4, School One Elementary is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District reports $20,926 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How School One Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Malcolm E Nettingham Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Terrill Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| William J. Mcginn Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| J. Ackerman Coles Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to School One Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 913
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 822
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
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 (~424 students)
Frequently asked questions about School One Elementary
How many students attend School One Elementary?
School One Elementary has 424 students enrolled. It is a public school in Scotch Plains, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 406 (2022-23) → 412 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at School One Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at School One Elementary is 14.1:1, which is 19% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at School One Elementary?
4.7% of students at School One Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of School One Elementary?
The largest demographic group at School One Elementary is White at 54.0% of enrollment, in Scotch Plains, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for School One Elementary?
School One Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (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 School One Elementary rank among schools in Scotch Plains?
By Resource Investment Index, School One Elementary ranks #4 of 4 schools in Scotch Plains, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Scotch Plains on the city page.
What other schools are in Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District?
Besides School One Elementary, Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District also operates Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School (1,562 students), Malcolm E Nettingham Middle School (913 students), and Terrill Middle School (822 students). See the Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District district page for the complete list.