- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Clark, NJ
Carl H. Kumpf School
Federal NCES profile for Carl H. Kumpf School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 340315005452
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carl H. Kumpf School earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Clark · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.7:1
- students per teacher
- 1.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Carl H. Kumpf School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carl H. Kumpf School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Clark, NJ.
School address
District: Clark Township Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340315005452 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Carl H. Kumpf School held near 531 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 340315005452 · Clark, NJ Middle · MID · TRAD
528 enr · 11.7:1 · 1.0% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: Arthur L. Johnson High School (785 students)
Carl H. Kumpf School held near 531 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Carl H. Kumpf School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arthur L. John
Arthur L. Johnson High School
785 students
- Frank K. Hehnl
Frank K. Hehnly
543 students
- This school
Carl H. Kumpf School
528 students
- Valley Road Sc
Valley Road School
390 students
- Clark Preschoo 22
Clark Preschool Annex
22 students
What this shows Carl H. Kumpf School reports 528 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carl H. Kumpf School compares
Carl H. Kumpf 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 1.0% | ▼ 97% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 528 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
528
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
1.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 97% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 56% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$21,109
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.3 FTE
Per 162 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.5%
Hispanic or Latino 18.2%
Asian 5.1%
African American 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Two or More 0.8%
Largest group: White at 73.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.4, Carl H. Kumpf School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clark Township Public School District reports $21,109 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carl H. Kumpf School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur L. Johnson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frank K. Hehnly | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valley Road School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clark Preschool Annex | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carl H. Kumpf School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 22
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~528 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carl H. Kumpf School
How many students attend Carl H. Kumpf School?
Carl H. Kumpf School has 528 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Clark, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 516 (2022-23) → 531 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carl H. Kumpf School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carl H. Kumpf School is 11.7:1, which is 1% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 25% 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 Carl H. Kumpf School?
1.0% of students at Carl H. Kumpf School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carl H. Kumpf School?
The largest demographic group at Carl H. Kumpf School is White at 73.5% of enrollment, in Clark, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carl H. Kumpf School?
Carl H. Kumpf School has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (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 Carl H. Kumpf School rank among public schools in Clark?
By Resource Investment Index, Carl H. Kumpf School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Clark, 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 Clark on the city page.
What other schools are in Clark Township Public School District?
Besides Carl H. Kumpf School, Clark Township Public School District also operates Arthur L. Johnson High School (785 students), Frank K. Hehnly (543 students), and Valley Road School (390 students). See the Clark Township Public School District district page for the complete list.