- Enrollment
- 1,985
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Maplewood, NJ
Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School
Federal NCES profile for Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341533002440
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Maplewood · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.2:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 22.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School has class sizes smaller than 85% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Maplewood, NJ.
School address
District: South Orange-Maplewood School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341533002440 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School grew from 373 students in 2022-23 to 392 in 2023-24 (+5.1%).
Teacher FTE held 46.0 → 46.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 341533002440 · Maplewood, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
423 enr · 9.2:1 · 22.3% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Columbia High School (1,985 students)
Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School grew from 373 students in 2022-23 to 392 in 2023-24 (+5.1%). Teacher FTE held 46.0 → 46.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Columbia High
Columbia High School
1,985 students
- Maplewood Midd 762
Maplewood Middle School
762 students
- South Orange M 752
South Orange Middle School
752 students
- South Mountain 613
South Mountain Elementary School
613 students
- Clinton Elemen 542
Clinton Elementary School
542 students
- This school 423
Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School
423 students
What this shows Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School reports 423 students on the CCD universe file.
How Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School compares
Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration 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 | 9.2:1 | ▼ 22% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.3% | ▼ 25% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 423 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.2:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
423
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
9.2:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 15% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.3%
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
$24,186
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
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 42.7%
African American 32.0%
Hispanic or Latino 13.0%
Two or More 10.7%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 42.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.7, Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for South Orange-Maplewood School District reports $24,186 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maplewood Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Orange Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Mountain Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clinton Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 752
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
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 (~423 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School
How many students attend Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School?
Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School has 423 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Maplewood, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 373 (2022-23) → 392 (2023-24), up 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School?
The student-teacher ratio at Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School is 9.2:1, which is 22% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 41% 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 Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School?
22.3% of students at Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School?
The largest demographic group at Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School is White at 42.7% of enrollment, in Maplewood, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School?
Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School rank among elementary schools in Maplewood?
By Resource Investment Index, Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Maplewood, 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 Maplewood on the city page.
What other schools are in South Orange-Maplewood School District?
Besides Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School, South Orange-Maplewood School District also operates Columbia High School (1,985 students), Maplewood Middle School (762 students), and South Orange Middle School (752 students). See the South Orange-Maplewood School District district page for the complete list.