- Enrollment
- 2,105
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sewell, NJ
Chestnut Ridge Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Chestnut Ridge Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 341707006075
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chestnut Ridge Middle School earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #1 of 4
- middle schools in Sewell · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.9:1
- students per teacher
- 13.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Chestnut Ridge Middle School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chestnut Ridge Middle School ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Sewell, NJ.
School address
District: Washington Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341707006075 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Chestnut Ridge Middle School held near 656 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 57.0 → 58.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 341707006075 · Sewell, NJ Middle · MID · TRAD
613 enr · 10.9:1 · 13.1% lunch · RII 67
Nearest enrollment peer: Washington Township High School (2,105 students)
Chestnut Ridge Middle School held near 656 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 57.0 → 58.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Chestnut Ridge Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Washington Tow
Washington Township High School
2,105 students
- This school 613
Chestnut Ridge Middle School
613 students
- Bells Elementa 571
Bells Elementary School
571 students
- Whitman Elemen 566
Whitman Elementary School
566 students
- Bunker Hill Mi 562
Bunker Hill Middle School
562 students
- Hurffville Ele 544
Hurffville Elementary School
544 students
What this shows Chestnut Ridge Middle School reports 613 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chestnut Ridge Middle School compares
Chestnut Ridge 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.1% | ▼ 56% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 613 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
613
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 42% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$24,673
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
Counselors3.5 FTE
Per 175 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.3%
Hispanic or Latino 14.2%
African American 10.3%
Asian 4.6%
Two or More 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 70.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.3, Chestnut Ridge Middle School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Washington Township School District reports $24,673 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chestnut Ridge Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Township High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bells Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Whitman Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bunker Hill Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hurffville Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chestnut Ridge Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~613 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chestnut Ridge Middle School
How many students attend Chestnut Ridge Middle School?
Chestnut Ridge Middle School has 613 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sewell, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 648 (2022-23) → 656 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chestnut Ridge Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chestnut Ridge Middle School is 10.9:1, which is 8% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 31% 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 Chestnut Ridge Middle School?
13.1% of students at Chestnut Ridge Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chestnut Ridge Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Chestnut Ridge Middle School is White at 70.3% of enrollment, in Sewell, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chestnut Ridge Middle School?
Chestnut Ridge Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (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 Chestnut Ridge Middle School rank among middle schools in Sewell?
By Resource Investment Index, Chestnut Ridge Middle School ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Sewell, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Sewell on the city page.
What other schools are in Washington Township School District?
Besides Chestnut Ridge Middle School, Washington Township School District also operates Washington Township High School (2,105 students), Bells Elementary School (571 students), and Whitman Elementary School (566 students). See the Washington Township School District district page for the complete list.