Enrollment
528
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.7:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
1.0%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-97% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Carl H. Kumpf School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Carl H. Kumpf School
Carl H. Kumpf School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Clark, New Jersey, enrolling 528 students.
At 11.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New Jersey median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 1.0% free-meal eligibility runs 97% below the New Jersey average.
With 528 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Jersey median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 526 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #64.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 163 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
10.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Clark Township Public School District also operates Arthur L. Johnson High School (785 students) and Frank K. Hehnly (543 students) alongside Carl H. Kumpf 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 Carl H. Kumpf School compares
Carl H. Kumpf 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$20,396
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clark Township Public School District, which includes Carl H. Kumpf School.
$20,396
Per student
-18%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 73.6%
State 22.0%
Federal 4.3%
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 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
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- 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
Similar middle 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 (~528 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Carl H. Kumpf School a good school?
Carl H. Kumpf School earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. 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 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.
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