- Enrollment
- 1,222
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Nutley, NJ
Yantacaw School
Federal NCES profile for Yantacaw School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341188002392
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Yantacaw School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of New Jersey schools.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Nutley · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 4.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Yantacaw School has class sizes larger than 84% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Yantacaw School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Nutley, NJ.
School address
District: Nutley Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341188002392 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Yantacaw School held near 518 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 37.2 → 37.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 341188002392 · Nutley, NJ Elementary · MID · TRAD
512 enr · 13.8:1 · 4.9% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Nutley High School (1,222 students)
Yantacaw School held near 518 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE held 37.2 → 37.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Yantacaw School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Nutley High Sc
Nutley High School
1,222 students
- John H. Walker
John H. Walker Middle School
637 students
- Spring Garden
Spring Garden School
606 students
- Washington Sch
Washington School
534 students
- This school
Yantacaw School
512 students
- Lincoln School 446
Lincoln School
446 students
What this shows Yantacaw School reports 512 students on the CCD universe file.
How Yantacaw School compares
Yantacaw 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 | 13.8:1 | ▲ 17% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.9% | ▼ 83% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 512 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
512
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
4.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 84% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.1%
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
$23,261
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 512 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.7%
Asian 25.6%
Hispanic or Latino 20.5%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 47.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.3, Yantacaw School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Nutley Public School District reports $23,261 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Yantacaw School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nutley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John H. Walker Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spring Garden School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Yantacaw School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 637
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~512 students)
Frequently asked questions about Yantacaw School
How many students attend Yantacaw School?
Yantacaw School has 512 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Nutley, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 506 (2022-23) → 518 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yantacaw School?
The student-teacher ratio at Yantacaw School is 13.8:1, which is 17% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Yantacaw School?
4.9% of students at Yantacaw School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Yantacaw School?
The largest demographic group at Yantacaw School is White at 47.7% of enrollment, in Nutley, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Yantacaw School?
Yantacaw School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Yantacaw School rank among public schools in Nutley?
By Resource Investment Index, Yantacaw School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Nutley, 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 Nutley on the city page.
What other schools are in Nutley Public School District?
Besides Yantacaw School, Nutley Public School District also operates Nutley High School (1,222 students), John H. Walker Middle School (637 students), and Spring Garden School (606 students). See the Nutley Public School District district page for the complete list.