- Enrollment
- 2,410
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Union, NJ
Burnet Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Burnet Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341650005744
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Burnet Middle School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Union · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 26.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Burnet Middle School has class sizes larger than 70% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Burnet Middle School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Union, NJ.
School address
District: Township of Union School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341650005744 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Burnet Middle School held near 959 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 77.6 → 78.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 341650005744 · Union, NJ Elementary · MID · TRAD
970 enr · 12.6:1 · 26.3% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Union High School (2,410 students)
Burnet Middle School held near 959 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 77.6 → 78.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Burnet Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Union High Sch
Union High School
2,410 students
- This school
Burnet Middle School
970 students
- Hannah Caldwel 812
Hannah Caldwell Elementary
812 students
- Kawameeh Middl 729
Kawameeh Middle School
729 students
- Washington Ele 578
Washington Elementary
578 students
- Jefferson Elem 564
Jefferson Elementary
564 students
What this shows Burnet Middle School reports 970 students on the CCD universe file.
How Burnet Middle School compares
Burnet Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 12.6:1 | ▲ 7% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.3% | ▼ 11% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 970 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
970
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,333
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 243 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 155 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 49.9%
Hispanic or Latino 27.4%
White 10.9%
Asian 8.0%
Two or More 3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 49.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.6, Burnet Middle School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Township of Union School District reports $21,333 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Burnet Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hannah Caldwell Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kawameeh Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Burnet Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 812
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~970 students)
Frequently asked questions about Burnet Middle School
How many students attend Burnet Middle School?
Burnet Middle School has 970 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Union, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 981 (2022-23) → 959 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burnet Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Burnet Middle School is 12.6:1, which is 7% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Burnet Middle School?
26.3% of students at Burnet Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Burnet Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Burnet Middle School is African American at 49.9% of enrollment, in Union, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Burnet Middle School?
Burnet Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Burnet Middle School rank among elementary schools in Union?
By Resource Investment Index, Burnet Middle School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Union, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Union on the city page.
What other schools are in Township of Union School District?
Besides Burnet Middle School, Township of Union School District also operates Union High School (2,410 students), Hannah Caldwell Elementary (812 students), and Kawameeh Middle School (729 students). See the Township of Union School District district page for the complete list.