- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Boonton, NJ
School Street School
Federal NCES profile for School Street School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340195004158
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
School Street School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of New Jersey schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Boonton · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 25.8%
- free-lunch eligible
School Street School 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 Street School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Boonton, NJ.
School address
District: Boonton Town Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340195004158 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
School Street School grew from 298 students in 2022-23 to 317 in 2023-24 (+6.4%).
Teacher FTE held 23.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 340195004158 · Boonton, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
325 enr · 14.1:1 · 25.8% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Boonton High School (646 students)
School Street School grew from 298 students in 2022-23 to 317 in 2023-24 (+6.4%). Teacher FTE held 23.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
School Street School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Boonton High S
Boonton High School
646 students
- John Hill Scho
John Hill School
556 students
- This school
School Street School
325 students
What this shows School Street School reports 325 students on the CCD universe file.
How School Street School compares
School Street School is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 25.8% | ▼ 13% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 325 | top 70% | - | - |
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.
325
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; 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
12.0%
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
$27,443
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 325 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 48.0%
Hispanic or Latino 27.4%
Asian 13.5%
African American 5.8%
Two or More 4.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 48.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.1, School Street School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Boonton Town Public School District reports $27,443 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How School Street School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boonton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Hill School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to School Street School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~325 students)
Frequently asked questions about School Street School
How many students attend School Street School?
School Street School has 325 students enrolled. It is a public school in Boonton, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 298 (2022-23) → 317 (2023-24), up 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at School Street School?
The student-teacher ratio at School Street School 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 Street School?
25.8% of students at School Street School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of School Street School?
The largest demographic group at School Street School is White at 48.0% of enrollment, in Boonton, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for School Street School?
School Street School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 School Street School rank among public schools in Boonton?
By Resource Investment Index, School Street School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Boonton, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Boonton Town Public School District?
Besides School Street School, Boonton Town Public School District also operates Boonton High School (646 students) and John Hill School (556 students). See the Boonton Town Public School District district page for the complete list.