Enrollment
543
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How William J. Mcginn Elementary School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at William J. Mcginn Elementary School
William J. Mcginn Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Scotch Plains, New Jersey, enrolling 543 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.6:1 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 543 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 2,501 New Jersey schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Asian (12%) (diversity index 52/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District also operates Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School (1,562 students) and Malcolm E Nettingham Middle School (913 students) alongside William J. Mcginn Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How William J. Mcginn Elementary School compares
William J. Mcginn Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$20,364
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $24,984
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District, which includes William J. Mcginn Elementary School.
$20,364
Per student
-18%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 74.7%
State 23.2%
Federal 2.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,562
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~543 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is William J. Mcginn Elementary School a good school?
William J. Mcginn Elementary School earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of New Jersey schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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