- Enrollment
- 1,205
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Chatham, NJ
Chatham Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Chatham Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 340000406015
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chatham Middle School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Chatham · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.7:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 1.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Chatham Middle School has class sizes smaller than 78% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chatham Middle School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Chatham, NJ.
School address
District: School District of the Chathams · New Jersey
NCES ID 340000406015 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Chatham Middle School held near 842 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-35 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 86.7 → 81.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-35 students YoY 340000406015 · Chatham, NJ Middle · MID · TRAD
833 enr · 9.7:1 · 1.4% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Chatham High School (1,205 students)
Chatham Middle School held near 842 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-35 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 86.7 → 81.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Chatham Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chatham High S
Chatham High School
1,205 students
- This school
Chatham Middle School
833 students
- Lafayette Aven
Lafayette Avenue School
554 students
- Southern Boule 369
Southern Boulevard School
369 students
- Milton Avenue 301
Milton Avenue School
301 students
- Washington Ave 286
Washington Avenue School
286 students
What this shows Chatham Middle School reports 833 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chatham Middle School compares
Chatham 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 | 9.7:1 | ▼ 18% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 1.4% | ▼ 95% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 833 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
833
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
1.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 95% 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
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 22% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.2%
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
$24,450
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 208 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.1%
Asian 17.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Two or More 6.2%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 67.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.0, Chatham Middle School is about as mixed as the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for School District of the Chathams reports $24,450 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chatham Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Avenue School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southern Boulevard School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Milton Avenue School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Avenue School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chatham Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~833 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chatham Middle School
How many students attend Chatham Middle School?
Chatham Middle School has 833 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Chatham, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 877 (2022-23) → 842 (2023-24), nearly flat (-35).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chatham Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chatham Middle School is 9.7:1, which is 18% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 38% 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 Chatham Middle School?
1.4% of students at Chatham Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chatham Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Chatham Middle School is White at 67.1% of enrollment, in Chatham, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chatham Middle School?
Chatham 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 Chatham Middle School rank among public schools in Chatham?
By Resource Investment Index, Chatham Middle School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Chatham, 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 Chatham on the city page.
What other schools are in School District of the Chathams?
Besides Chatham Middle School, School District of the Chathams also operates Chatham High School (1,205 students), Lafayette Avenue School (554 students), and Southern Boulevard School (369 students). See the School District of the Chathams district page for the complete list.