- Enrollment
- 947
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hewitt, NJ
Upper Greenwood Lake Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Upper Greenwood Lake Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341752005010
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Upper Greenwood Lake Elementary School earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.9:1
- students per teacher
- 16.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 250
- students enrolled
Upper Greenwood Lake Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
School address
NCES ID 341752005010 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+67 students YoY
Upper Greenwood Lake Elementary School grew from 197 students in 2022-23 to 264 in 2023-24 (+34.0%).
Teacher FTE held 21.3 → 21.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+67 students YoY 341752005010 · Hewitt, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
250 enr · 11.9:1 · 16.8% lunch · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: West Milford High School (947 students)
Upper Greenwood Lake Elementary School grew from 197 students in 2022-23 to 264 in 2023-24 (+34.0%). Teacher FTE held 21.3 → 21.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Upper Greenwood Lake Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Milford H
West Milford High School
947 students
- Macopin Middle
Macopin Middle School
675 students
- Maple Road Ele 303
Maple Road Elementary School
303 students
- Marshall Hill 283
Marshall Hill Elementary School
283 students
- Apshawa Elemen 266
Apshawa Elementary School
266 students
- This school 250
Upper Greenwood Lake Elementary School
250 students
What this shows Upper Greenwood Lake Elementary School reports 250 students on the CCD universe file.
How Upper Greenwood Lake Elementary School compares
Upper Greenwood Lake 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 | 11.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.8% | ▼ 43% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 250 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
250
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 60% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.2%
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
$29,395
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
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 75.2%
Hispanic or Latino 20.4%
Asian 1.6%
Two or More 1.6%
African American 1.2%
Largest group: White at 75.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.2, Upper Greenwood Lake Elementary School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Milford Township Public School District reports $29,395 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Upper Greenwood Lake Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Milford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Macopin Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maple Road Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marshall Hill Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Apshawa Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Upper Greenwood Lake Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 266
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
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 (~250 students)
Frequently asked questions about Upper Greenwood Lake Elementary School
How many students attend Upper Greenwood Lake Elementary School?
Upper Greenwood Lake Elementary School has 250 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hewitt, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 197 (2022-23) → 264 (2023-24), up 67.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Upper Greenwood Lake Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Upper Greenwood Lake Elementary School is 11.9:1, which is 1% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Upper Greenwood Lake Elementary School?
16.8% of students at Upper Greenwood Lake Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Upper Greenwood Lake Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Upper Greenwood Lake Elementary School is White at 75.2% of enrollment, in Hewitt, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Upper Greenwood Lake Elementary School?
Upper Greenwood Lake Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (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).
What other schools are in West Milford Township Public School District?
Besides Upper Greenwood Lake Elementary School, West Milford Township Public School District also operates West Milford High School (947 students), Macopin Middle School (675 students), and Maple Road Elementary School (303 students). See the West Milford Township Public School District district page for the complete list.