- Enrollment
- 1,562
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Scotch Plains, NJ
William J. Mcginn Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for William J. Mcginn Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341467005692
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William J. Mcginn Elementary School earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Scotch Plains · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 543
- students enrolled
William J. Mcginn Elementary School has class sizes larger than 82% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William J. Mcginn Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Scotch Plains, NJ.
School address
District: Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341467005692 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
William J. Mcginn Elementary School held near 549 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 39.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 341467005692 · Scotch Plains, NJ Elementary · MID · TRAD
543 enr · 13.6:1 · RII 67
Nearest enrollment peer: Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School (1,562 students)
William J. Mcginn Elementary School held near 549 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 39.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
William J. Mcginn Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Scotch Plains-
Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School
1,562 students
- Malcolm E Nett
Malcolm E Nettingham Middle School
913 students
- Terrill Middle
Terrill Middle School
822 students
- This school 543
William J. Mcginn Elementary School
543 students
- J. Ackerman Co 526
J. Ackerman Coles Elementary School
526 students
- Evergreen Elem 449
Evergreen Elementary School
449 students
What this shows William J. Mcginn Elementary School reports 543 students on the CCD universe file.
How William J. Mcginn Elementary School compares
William J. Mcginn 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 | 13.6:1 | ▲ 15% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 543 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
543
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 82% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$20,926
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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 67.0%
Asian 12.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%
Two or More 6.6%
African American 2.4%
Largest group: White at 67.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.8, William J. Mcginn Elementary School is about as mixed as the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District reports $20,926 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How William J. Mcginn Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Malcolm E Nettingham Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Terrill Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| J. Ackerman Coles Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Evergreen Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William J. Mcginn Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 913
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 822
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- 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 (~543 students)
Frequently asked questions about William J. Mcginn Elementary School
How many students attend William J. Mcginn Elementary School?
William J. Mcginn Elementary School has 543 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Scotch Plains, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 527 (2022-23) → 549 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at William J. Mcginn Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at William J. Mcginn Elementary School is 13.6:1, which is 15% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William J. Mcginn Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at William J. Mcginn Elementary School is White at 67.0% of enrollment, in Scotch Plains, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William J. Mcginn Elementary School?
William J. Mcginn Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (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 William J. Mcginn Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Scotch Plains?
By Resource Investment Index, William J. Mcginn Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Scotch Plains, 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 Scotch Plains on the city page.
What other schools are in Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District?
Besides William J. Mcginn Elementary School, Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District also operates Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School (1,562 students), Malcolm E Nettingham Middle School (913 students), and Terrill Middle School (822 students). See the Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District district page for the complete list.