- Enrollment
- 1,072
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Somerville, NJ
Van Derveer Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Van Derveer Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341509005296
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Van Derveer Elementary School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Somerville · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.6:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 34.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Van Derveer Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 80% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Van Derveer Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Somerville, NJ.
School address
District: Somerville Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341509005296 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Van Derveer Elementary School held near 734 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 78.6 → 81.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 341509005296 · Somerville, NJ Other · MID · TRAD
745 enr · 9.6:1 · 34.6% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Somerville High School (1,072 students)
Van Derveer Elementary School held near 734 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 78.6 → 81.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Van Derveer Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Somerville Hig
Somerville High School
1,072 students
- This school
Van Derveer Elementary School
745 students
- Somerville Mid 339
Somerville Middle School
339 students
What this shows Van Derveer Elementary School reports 745 students on the CCD universe file.
How Van Derveer Elementary School compares
Van Derveer 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 | 9.6:1 | ▼ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.6% | ▲ 17% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 745 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.6:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
745
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% above 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
9.6:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 20% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$25,657
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 + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.9%
Hispanic or Latino 36.2%
Asian 8.3%
African American 7.8%
Two or More 5.8%
Largest group: White at 41.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.7, Van Derveer Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Somerville Public School District reports $25,657 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Van Derveer Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somerville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Somerville Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Van Derveer Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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 (~745 students)
Frequently asked questions about Van Derveer Elementary School
How many students attend Van Derveer Elementary School?
Van Derveer Elementary School has 745 students enrolled. It is a public school in Somerville, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 717 (2022-23) → 734 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Van Derveer Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Van Derveer Elementary School is 9.6:1, which is 19% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 39% 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 Van Derveer Elementary School?
34.6% of students at Van Derveer Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Van Derveer Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Van Derveer Elementary School is White at 41.9% of enrollment, in Somerville, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Van Derveer Elementary School?
Van Derveer Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (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 Van Derveer Elementary School rank among public schools in Somerville?
By Resource Investment Index, Van Derveer Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Somerville, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Somerville Public School District?
Besides Van Derveer Elementary School, Somerville Public School District also operates Somerville High School (1,072 students) and Somerville Middle School (339 students). See the Somerville Public School District district page for the complete list.