- Enrollment
- 2,106
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · W Orange, NJ
St. Cloud Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for St. Cloud Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341761002492
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St. Cloud Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of New Jersey schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in W Orange · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.8:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 9.7%
- free-lunch eligible
St. Cloud Elementary School has class sizes larger than 72% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, St. Cloud Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in W Orange, NJ.
School address
District: West Orange Public Schools · New Jersey
NCES ID 341761002492 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
St. Cloud Elementary School held near 424 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.7 → 35.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 341761002492 · W Orange, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
436 enr · 12.8:1 · 9.7% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: West Orange High School (2,106 students)
St. Cloud Elementary School held near 424 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.7 → 35.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
St. Cloud Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Orange Hi
West Orange High School
2,106 students
- Liberty Middle 559
Liberty Middle School
559 students
- Gregory Elemen 484
Gregory Elementary School
484 students
- Edison Middle 477
Edison Middle School
477 students
- Roosevelt Midd 457
Roosevelt Middle School
457 students
- This school 436
St. Cloud Elementary School
436 students
What this shows St. Cloud Elementary School reports 436 students on the CCD universe file.
How St. Cloud Elementary School compares
St. Cloud 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 | 12.8:1 | ▲ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.7% | ▼ 67% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 436 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
436
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$30,537
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 436 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
African American 31.4%
White 26.4%
Hispanic or Latino 20.6%
Two or More 13.1%
Asian 8.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 31.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.5, St. Cloud Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Orange Public Schools reports $30,537 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How St. Cloud Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Orange High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Liberty Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gregory Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edison Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to St. Cloud Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~436 students)
Frequently asked questions about St. Cloud Elementary School
How many students attend St. Cloud Elementary School?
St. Cloud Elementary School has 436 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in W Orange, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 435 (2022-23) → 424 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Cloud Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at St. Cloud Elementary School is 12.8:1, which is 8% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at St. Cloud Elementary School?
9.7% of students at St. Cloud Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of St. Cloud Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at St. Cloud Elementary School is African American at 31.4% of enrollment, in W Orange, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St. Cloud Elementary School?
St. Cloud Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 St. Cloud Elementary School rank among elementary schools in W Orange?
By Resource Investment Index, St. Cloud Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in W Orange, 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 W Orange on the city page.
What other schools are in West Orange Public Schools?
Besides St. Cloud Elementary School, West Orange Public Schools also operates West Orange High School (2,106 students), Liberty Middle School (559 students), and Gregory Elementary School (484 students). See the West Orange Public Schools district page for the complete list.