- Enrollment
- 1,222
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Nutley, NJ
Spring Garden School
Federal NCES profile for Spring Garden School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341188002388
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spring Garden School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Nutley · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.2:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 2.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Spring Garden School has class sizes larger than 98% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spring Garden School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Nutley, NJ.
School address
District: Nutley Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341188002388 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+100 students YoY
Spring Garden School grew from 453 students in 2022-23 to 553 in 2023-24 (+22.1%).
Teacher FTE added 30.5 → 37.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+100 students YoY 341188002388 · Nutley, NJ Other · MID · TRAD
606 enr · 20.2:1 · 2.9% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Nutley High School (1,222 students)
Spring Garden School grew from 453 students in 2022-23 to 553 in 2023-24 (+22.1%). Teacher FTE added 30.5 → 37.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Spring Garden School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Nutley High Sc
Nutley High School
1,222 students
- John H. Walker
John H. Walker Middle School
637 students
- This school
Spring Garden School
606 students
- Washington Sch
Washington School
534 students
- Yantacaw Schoo
Yantacaw School
512 students
- Lincoln School 446
Lincoln School
446 students
What this shows Spring Garden School reports 606 students on the CCD universe file.
How Spring Garden School compares
Spring Garden 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 | 20.2:1 | ▲ 71% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.9% | ▼ 90% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 606 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
606
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
2.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 90% 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
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 71% above state mean
Top 98% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
10.2%
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
$23,261
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 606 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 57.1%
Hispanic or Latino 22.3%
Asian 13.0%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 57.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.5, Spring Garden School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Nutley Public School District reports $23,261 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Spring Garden School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nutley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John H. Walker Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Yantacaw School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spring Garden School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 637
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~606 students)
Frequently asked questions about Spring Garden School
How many students attend Spring Garden School?
Spring Garden School has 606 students enrolled. It is a public school in Nutley, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 453 (2022-23) → 553 (2023-24), up 100.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spring Garden School?
The student-teacher ratio at Spring Garden School is 20.2:1, which is 71% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Spring Garden School?
2.9% of students at Spring Garden School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spring Garden School?
The largest demographic group at Spring Garden School is White at 57.1% of enrollment, in Nutley, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spring Garden School?
Spring Garden School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Spring Garden School rank among schools in Nutley?
By Resource Investment Index, Spring Garden School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Nutley, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Nutley on the city page.
What other schools are in Nutley Public School District?
Besides Spring Garden School, Nutley Public School District also operates Nutley High School (1,222 students), John H. Walker Middle School (637 students), and Washington School (534 students). See the Nutley Public School District district page for the complete list.