- Enrollment
- 654
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Bergen Boulevard School shrank from 212 students in 2022-23 to 178 in 2023-24 (-16.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 21.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 341377006057 · Ridgefield, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
187 enr · 8.1:1 · 31.6% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Slocum Skewes School (654 students)
Bergen Boulevard School shrank from 212 students in 2022-23 to 178 in 2023-24 (-16.0%). Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 21.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Bergen Boulevard School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Slocum Skewes
Slocum Skewes School
654 students
- Ridgefield Mem
Ridgefield Memorial High School
512 students
- This school 187
Bergen Boulevard School
187 students
- Shaler Academy 179
Shaler Academy
179 students
What this shows Bergen Boulevard School reports 187 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bergen Boulevard School compares
Bergen Boulevard School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$34,020
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $26,225
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.
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
District finance for Ridgefield School District reports $34,020 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 179
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~187 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.1:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 212 (2022-23) → 178 (2023-24), down 34.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.