At a glance
Reported students
457
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
50
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey elementary enrollment
65th percentile
Compared with 1,480 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
427
Northfield Community Elementary School: 457 reported students.
State peer staffing position
14th percentile
9.1:1 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
- 449
- Teachers (FTE)
- 65
- Student–teacher ratio
- 6.9:1
What the reported data says about Northfield Community Elementary School
Northfield Community Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–04 in Northfield. It is one of 2 current school records connected to Northfield City School District. NCES reports 457 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,480 elementary schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 387 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 65th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.1:1, below 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 (67.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (18.2%). English learners represent 3.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 24.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Northfield Community Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 9.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 50 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
- 3.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 24.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 26.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White67.8%
- Hispanic18.2%
- Black1.8%
- Asian6.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.1%
- Multiracial4.8%
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
Not reported as 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 Northfield City School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
View all 2 district schools →Public schools near Northfield Community Elementary 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Main Street Elementary School Elementary · Pleasantville Public School District | PK–05 | 455 | 2.1 mi |
| Principle Academy Charter School Elementary · Charter · Principle Academy Charter School | KG–06 | 434 | 2.5 mi |
| Seaview Elementary School Elementary · Linwood City School District | PK–04 | 444 | 2.5 mi |
| Washington Avenue Elementary School Elementary · Pleasantville Public School District | PK–05 | 432 | 2.6 mi |
| North Main Street Elementary School Elementary · Pleasantville Public School District | PK–05 | 318 | 3 mi |
| Dawes Avenue Elementary School Elementary · Somers Point School District | PK–03 | 341 | 3.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Northfield Community Elementary School
What grades does Northfield Community Elementary School serve?
Northfield Community Elementary School reports grades PK–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Northfield City School District.
How many students attend Northfield Community Elementary School?
Northfield Community Elementary School reported 457 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 65th percentile among 1,480 New Jersey elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 449 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Northfield Community Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 9.1:1, based on 457 students and 50 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 Northfield Community Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Northfield Community Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Northfield City School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Northfield Community Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
26.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Northfield Community Elementary School in?
Northfield Community Elementary School is part of Northfield City School District, based in Northfield, NJ, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Northfield Community Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include South Main Street Elementary School (2.1 mi), Principle Academy Charter School (2.5 mi), Seaview Elementary School (2.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.