Enrollment
187
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ridgefield, NJ
Bergen Boulevard School
Federal NCES profile for Bergen Boulevard School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341377006057
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bergen Boulevard School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Ridgefield · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.1:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 31.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Bergen Boulevard School has class sizes smaller than 92% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bergen Boulevard School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Ridgefield, NJ.
School address
District: Ridgefield School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341377006057 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
-31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.6%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bergen Boulevard School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bergen Boulevard School
Bergen Boulevard School is a small elementary school in Ridgefield, New Jersey, enrolling 187 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.1:1, Bergen Boulevard School is leaner than roughly 92% of New Jersey schools and 31% under the state's 11.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 31.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 187 puts it in the smaller third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 119 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #56.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (49%) and Asian (23%) (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 374 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Ridgefield School District spends $34,182 per pupil, 37% above the New Jersey average, a better-resourced district than most.
Ridgefield School District also operates Slocum Skewes School (654 students) and Ridgefield Memorial High School (512 students) alongside Bergen Boulevard School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bergen Boulevard School compares
Bergen Boulevard School on the metrics families compare, against New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.1:1 | ▼ 31% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.6% | ▲ 7% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 187 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.1:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
187
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
8.1:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 8% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$34,182
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $24,984
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.2%
Asian 22.5%
White 21.9%
African American 4.8%
Two or More 1.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.7, Bergen Boulevard School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ridgefield School District, which includes Bergen Boulevard School.
$34,182
Per student
+37%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+106%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 68.9%
State 26.0%
Federal 5.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Bergen Boulevard School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slocum Skewes School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridgefield Memorial High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shaler Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bergen Boulevard School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 654
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 179
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~187 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Bergen Boulevard School
How many students attend Bergen Boulevard School?
Bergen Boulevard School has 187 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ridgefield, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bergen Boulevard School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bergen Boulevard School is 8.1:1, which is 31% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 48% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bergen Boulevard School?
31.6% of students at Bergen Boulevard School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bergen Boulevard School?
The largest demographic group at Bergen Boulevard School is Hispanic or Latino at 49.2% of enrollment, in Ridgefield, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bergen Boulevard School?
Bergen Boulevard School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bergen Boulevard School rank among public schools in Ridgefield?
By Resource Investment Index, Bergen Boulevard School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Ridgefield, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Ridgefield on the city page.
Is Bergen Boulevard School a good school?
Bergen Boulevard School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of New Jersey schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Ridgefield School District?
Besides Bergen Boulevard School, Ridgefield School District also operates Slocum Skewes School (654 students), Ridgefield Memorial High School (512 students), and Shaler Academy (179 students). See the Ridgefield School District district page for the complete list.
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