- Enrollment
- 997
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pleasantville, NJ
South Main Street Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for South Main Street Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341320000202
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Main Street Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of New Jersey schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Pleasantville · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.7:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 75.8%
- free-lunch eligible
South Main Street Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 78% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Main Street Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Pleasantville, NJ.
School address
District: Pleasantville Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341320000202 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
South Main Street Elementary School grew from 463 students in 2022-23 to 490 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 47.9 → 51.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+27 students YoY 341320000202 · Pleasantville, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
455 enr · 9.7:1 · 75.8% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Pleasantville High School (997 students)
South Main Street Elementary School grew from 463 students in 2022-23 to 490 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE added 47.9 → 51.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
South Main Street Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pleasantville
Pleasantville High School
997 students
- Pleasantville
Pleasantville Middle School
847 students
- Leeds Avenue E
Leeds Avenue Elementary School
570 students
- This school
South Main Street Elementary School
455 students
- Washington Ave
Washington Avenue Elementary School
432 students
- North Main Str 318
North Main Street Elementary School
318 students
What this shows South Main Street Elementary School reports 455 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Main Street Elementary School compares
South Main Street Elementary 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 | 9.7:1 | ▼ 18% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.8% | ▲ 156% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 455 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
455
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 156% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 22% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$26,148
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 455 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 65.5%
African American 31.4%
Two or More 1.5%
Asian 0.7%
White 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.2, South Main Street Elementary School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Pleasantville Public School District reports $26,148 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Main Street Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasantville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pleasantville Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leeds Avenue Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Avenue Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Main Street Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Main Street Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 8.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~455 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about South Main Street Elementary School
How many students attend South Main Street Elementary School?
South Main Street Elementary School has 455 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pleasantville, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 463 (2022-23) → 490 (2023-24), up 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Main Street Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Main Street Elementary School is 9.7:1, which is 18% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 38% 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 South Main Street Elementary School?
75.8% of students at South Main Street Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Main Street Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at South Main Street Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 65.5% of enrollment, in Pleasantville, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Main Street Elementary School?
South Main Street Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 South Main Street Elementary School rank among schools in Pleasantville?
By Resource Investment Index, South Main Street Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Pleasantville, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pleasantville on the city page.
What other schools are in Pleasantville Public School District?
Besides South Main Street Elementary School, Pleasantville Public School District also operates Pleasantville High School (997 students), Pleasantville Middle School (847 students), and Leeds Avenue Elementary School (570 students). See the Pleasantville Public School District district page for the complete list.