- Enrollment
- 1,611
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Skillman, NJ
Village Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Village Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341059000398
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Village Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of New Jersey schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Skillman · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.7:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 3.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Village 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, Village Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Skillman, NJ.
School address
District: Montgomery Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341059000398 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Village Elementary School held near 639 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 61.4 → 57.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 341059000398 · Skillman, NJ Elementary · MID · TRAD
591 enr · 9.7:1 · 3.8% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Montgomery High School (1,611 students)
Village Elementary School held near 639 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 61.4 → 57.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Village Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Montgomery Hig
Montgomery High School
1,611 students
- Montgomery Upp
Montgomery Upper Middle School
760 students
- Orchard Hill E
Orchard Hill Elementary School
755 students
- Montgomery Low
Montgomery Lower Middle School
680 students
- This school 591
Village Elementary School
591 students
What this shows Village Elementary School reports 591 students on the CCD universe file.
How Village Elementary School compares
Village 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 | 9.7:1 | ▼ 18% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.8% | ▼ 87% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 591 | top 30% | - | - |
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.
591
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
3.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 87% 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
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
20.0%
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
$25,018
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 296 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 55.8%
White 27.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Two or More 5.2%
African American 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: Asian at 55.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.6, Village Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Montgomery Township School District reports $25,018 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Village Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Montgomery Upper Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Orchard Hill Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Montgomery Lower Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Village Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 760
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 755
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Skillman
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~591 students)
Frequently asked questions about Village Elementary School
How many students attend Village Elementary School?
Village Elementary School has 591 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Skillman, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 628 (2022-23) → 639 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Village Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Village 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 Village Elementary School?
3.8% of students at Village Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Village Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Village Elementary School is Asian at 55.8% of enrollment, in Skillman, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Village Elementary School?
Village Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Village Elementary School rank among public schools in Skillman?
By Resource Investment Index, Village Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Skillman, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Skillman on the city page.
What other schools are in Montgomery Township School District?
Besides Village Elementary School, Montgomery Township School District also operates Montgomery High School (1,611 students), Montgomery Upper Middle School (760 students), and Orchard Hill Elementary School (755 students). See the Montgomery Township School District district page for the complete list.