At a glance
Reported students
320
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
23.4
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey elementary enrollment
32nd percentile
Compared with 1,480 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
347.5
James Russell Lowell Elementary School: 320 reported students.
State peer staffing position
87th percentile
13.7:1 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
- 311
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.4:1
What the reported data says about James Russell Lowell Elementary School
James Russell Lowell Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–04 in Teaneck. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Teaneck School District. NCES reports 320 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 32nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.7:1, 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 Hispanic or Latino (49.4%) and Black (26.9%). English learners represent 4.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 20.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking James Russell Lowell Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 13.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 23.4 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
- 4.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 20.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 55.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White11.9%
- Hispanic49.4%
- Black26.9%
- Asian6.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.3%
- Multiracial2.2%
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 Teaneck School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
334 reported students
William Cullen Bryant School
Elementary · Grades PK–KG
283 reported students
John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
361 reported students
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–08
463 reported students
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–08
510 reported students
Theodora Smiley Lacey Elementary School
Other · Grades PK–PK
115 reported students
Public schools near James Russell Lowell 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School Elementary · Teaneck School District | KG–04 | 361 | 0.7 mi |
| Teaneck Community Charter school Elementary · Charter · Teaneck Community Charter School | KG–08 | 377 | 0.8 mi |
| Fairmount Elementary · Hackensack School District | PK–04 | 621 | 1.2 mi |
| Lillian M. Steen Elementary · Bogota Public School District | 03–05 | 347 | 1.4 mi |
| William Cullen Bryant School Elementary · Teaneck School District | PK–KG | 283 | 1.4 mi |
| Lincoln Elementary School Elementary · Bergenfield Borough School District | PK–05 | 443 | 1.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about James Russell Lowell Elementary School
What grades does James Russell Lowell Elementary School serve?
James Russell Lowell Elementary School reports grades KG–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Teaneck School District.
How many students attend James Russell Lowell Elementary School?
James Russell Lowell Elementary School reported 320 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 32nd percentile among 1,480 New Jersey elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 311 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at James Russell Lowell Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 13.7:1, based on 320 students and 23.4 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 James Russell Lowell Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
James Russell Lowell Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Teaneck School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of James Russell Lowell Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
55.3% 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 James Russell Lowell Elementary School in?
James Russell Lowell Elementary School is part of Teaneck School District, based in Teaneck, NJ, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near James Russell Lowell Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School (0.7 mi), Teaneck Community Charter school (0.8 mi), Fairmount (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.