At a glance
Reported students
359
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
29.6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey elementary enrollment
43rd percentile
Compared with 1,480 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
378
Northvail Elementary School: 359 reported students.
State peer staffing position
67th percentile
12.1:1 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
- 383
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.4:1
What the reported data says about Northvail Elementary School
Northvail Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Parsippany. It is one of 14 current school records connected to Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District. NCES reports 359 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,480 elementary schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 387 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 43rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.1:1, close to 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 Asian (72.4%) and White (11.1%). English learners represent 8.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.1%. 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 Northvail Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 12.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 29.6 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
- 8.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 12.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.4
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White11.1%
- Hispanic8.1%
- Black4.5%
- Asian72.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.8%
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
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 Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Eastlake Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
364 reported students
Mount Tabor Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
340 reported students
Littleton Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
392 reported students
Knollwood Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
394 reported students
Troy Hills Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
290 reported students
Intervale Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
287 reported students
Public schools near Northvail 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Hiawatha Elementary School Elementary · Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District | PK–05 | 445 | 0.8 mi |
| Knollwood Elementary School Elementary · Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District | KG–05 | 394 | 0.8 mi |
| Intervale Elementary School Elementary · Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District | KG–05 | 287 | 1.5 mi |
| Troy Hills Elementary School Elementary · Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District | KG–05 | 290 | 1.5 mi |
| Rockaway Meadow Elementary School Elementary · Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District | KG–05 | 257 | 1.6 mi |
| Eastlake Elementary School Elementary · Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District | PK–05 | 364 | 1.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Northvail Elementary School
What grades does Northvail Elementary School serve?
Northvail Elementary School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District.
How many students attend Northvail Elementary School?
Northvail Elementary School reported 359 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 43rd percentile among 1,480 New Jersey elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 383 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Northvail Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 12.1:1, based on 359 students and 29.6 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 Northvail Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Northvail Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Northvail Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
12.5% 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 Northvail Elementary School in?
Northvail Elementary School is part of Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District, based in Parsippany, NJ, which operates 14 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Northvail Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lake Hiawatha Elementary School (0.8 mi), Knollwood Elementary School (0.8 mi), Intervale Elementary School (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.