- Enrollment
- 1,825
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kearny, NJ
Schuyler Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Schuyler Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340789002876
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Schuyler Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Kearny · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.4:1
- students per teacher
- 41.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Schuyler Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Schuyler Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 schools in Kearny, NJ.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Schuyler Elementary School held near 441 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 42.8 → 39.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 340789002876 · Kearny, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
437 enr · 10.4:1 · 41.9% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Kearny High School (1,825 students)
Schuyler Elementary School held near 441 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 42.8 → 39.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Schuyler Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kearny High Sc
Kearny High School
1,825 students
- `Franklin Elem
`Franklin Elementary School
950 students
- Lincoln Middle
Lincoln Middle School
763 students
- Washington Ele 557
Washington Elementary School
557 students
- This school 437
Schuyler Elementary School
437 students
- Garfield Eleme 428
Garfield Elementary School
428 students
What this shows Schuyler Elementary School reports 437 students on the CCD universe file.
How Schuyler Elementary School compares
Schuyler 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 | 10.4:1 | ▼ 12% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.9% | ▲ 42% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 437 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
437
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 34% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.6%
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
$24,396
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 437 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.5%
White 28.1%
Asian 3.9%
African American 2.1%
Two or More 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.3, Schuyler Elementary School is about as mixed as the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kearny reports $24,396 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Schuyler Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kearny High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| `Franklin Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Garfield Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Schuyler Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 950
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 763
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~437 students)
Frequently asked questions about Schuyler Elementary School
How many students attend Schuyler Elementary School?
Schuyler Elementary School has 437 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kearny, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 453 (2022-23) → 441 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Schuyler Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Schuyler Elementary School is 10.4:1, which is 12% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 34% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Schuyler Elementary School?
41.9% of students at Schuyler Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Schuyler Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Schuyler Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 64.5% of enrollment, in Kearny, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Schuyler Elementary School?
Schuyler Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Schuyler Elementary School rank among schools in Kearny?
By Resource Investment Index, Schuyler Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 schools in Kearny, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kearny on the city page.
What other schools are in Kearny?
Besides Schuyler Elementary School, Kearny also operates Kearny High School (1,825 students), `Franklin Elementary School (950 students), and Lincoln Middle School (763 students). See the Kearny district page for the complete list.