At a glance
Reported students
455
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
38.9
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
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
512.5
South Main Street Elementary School: 455 reported students.
State peer staffing position
60th percentile
11.7:1 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
- 442
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.3:1
What the reported data says about South Main Street Elementary School
South Main Street Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Pleasantville. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Pleasantville Public School District. NCES reports 455 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 11.7:1, 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 Hispanic or Latino (65.5%) and Black (31.4%). English learners represent 9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking South Main Street Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 11.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 38.9 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
- 9%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 83.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White0.4%
- Hispanic65.5%
- Black31.4%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.5%
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 Pleasantville Public School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Washington Avenue Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
432 reported students
Leeds Avenue Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
570 reported students
North Main Street Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
318 reported students
Pleasantville Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
847 reported students
Pleasantville High School
High · Grades 09–12
997 reported students
Public schools near South Main Street 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Avenue Elementary School Elementary · Pleasantville Public School District | PK–05 | 432 | 0.5 mi |
| North Main Street Elementary School Elementary · Pleasantville Public School District | PK–05 | 318 | 0.9 mi |
| Leeds Avenue Elementary School Elementary · Pleasantville Public School District | PK–05 | 570 | 1.9 mi |
| Principle Academy Charter School Elementary · Charter · Principle Academy Charter School | KG–06 | 434 | 2 mi |
| Northfield Community Elementary School Elementary · Northfield City School District | PK–04 | 457 | 2.1 mi |
| Ventnor Elementary School Elementary · Ventnor City School District | PK–04 | 318 | 3.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about South Main Street Elementary School
What grades does South Main Street Elementary School serve?
South Main Street Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Pleasantville Public School District.
How many students attend South Main Street Elementary School?
South Main Street Elementary School reported 455 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 442 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at South Main Street Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 11.7:1, based on 455 students and 38.9 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 South Main Street Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
South Main Street Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Pleasantville Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of South Main Street Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
83.1% 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 South Main Street Elementary School in?
South Main Street Elementary School is part of Pleasantville Public School District, based in Pleasantville, NJ, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near South Main Street Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Washington Avenue Elementary School (0.5 mi), North Main Street Elementary School (0.9 mi), Leeds Avenue Elementary School (1.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.