At a glance
Reported students
246
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
19.9
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey elementary enrollment
14th percentile
Compared with 1,480 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
311
Richard E Byrd School: 246 reported students.
State peer staffing position
72nd percentile
12.4:1 reported; state peer median 11.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 277
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21.8
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.7:1
What the reported data says about Richard E Byrd School
Richard E Byrd School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Glen Rock. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Glen Rock Public School District. NCES reports 246 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,480 elementary schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 387 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 14th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.4:1, above the New Jersey median of 11.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (65%) and Asian (15.4%). English learners represent 0.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Richard E Byrd School
- 1How do the reported 12.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 19.9 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.7%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.25
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White65%
- Hispanic8.5%
- Black0%
- Asian15.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial11%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Glen Rock Public School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Central School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
299 reported students
Alexander Hamilton School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
300 reported students
Clara E Coleman School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
322 reported students
Glen Rock Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
642 reported students
Glen Rock High School
High · Grades 09–12
722 reported students
Public schools near Richard E Byrd School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central School Elementary · Glen Rock Public School District | KG–05 | 299 | 0.6 mi |
| Alexander Hamilton School Elementary · Glen Rock Public School District | KG–05 | 300 | 0.8 mi |
| Orchard Elementary School Elementary · Ridgewood Public School District | KG–05 | 348 | 0.9 mi |
| Roosevelt Elementary School Elementary · Hawthorne Public School District | KG–05 | 521 | 1 mi |
| Clara E Coleman School Elementary · Glen Rock Public School District | KG–05 | 322 | 1.2 mi |
| Thomas Jefferson Elementary School Elementary · Hawthorne Public School District | PK–05 | 264 | 1.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Richard E Byrd School
What grades does Richard E Byrd School serve?
Richard E Byrd School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Glen Rock Public School District.
How many students attend Richard E Byrd School?
Richard E Byrd School reported 246 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 14th percentile among 1,480 New Jersey elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 277 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Richard E Byrd School?
The calculated ratio is 12.4:1, based on 246 students and 19.9 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Jersey median for the same school level is 11.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Richard E Byrd School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Richard E Byrd School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Glen Rock Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Richard E Byrd School in?
Richard E Byrd School is part of Glen Rock Public School District, based in Glen Rock, NJ, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Richard E Byrd School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Central School (0.6 mi), Alexander Hamilton School (0.8 mi), Orchard Elementary School (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.