- Enrollment
- 3,150
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Clifton, NJ
Christopher Columbus Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Christopher Columbus Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 340330004764
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Christopher Columbus Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Clifton · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.3:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 58.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Christopher Columbus Middle School has class sizes smaller than 83% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Christopher Columbus Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Clifton, NJ.
School address
District: Clifton Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340330004764 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Christopher Columbus Middle School held near 1,146 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 118.5 → 115.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 340330004764 · Clifton, NJ Middle · MID · TRAD
1,092 enr · 9.3:1 · 58.9% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Clifton High School (3,150 students)
Christopher Columbus Middle School held near 1,146 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 118.5 → 115.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Christopher Columbus Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clifton High S
Clifton High School
3,150 students
- Woodrow Wilson 1,255
Woodrow Wilson Middle School
1,255 students
- This school 1,092
Christopher Columbus Middle School
1,092 students
- School #12 560
School #12
560 students
- School #17 501
School #17
501 students
- School #13 443
School #13
443 students
What this shows Christopher Columbus Middle School reports 1,092 students on the CCD universe file.
How Christopher Columbus Middle School compares
Christopher Columbus 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 | 9.3:1 | ▼ 21% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.9% | ▲ 99% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,092 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.3:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,092
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 99% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 17% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$22,394
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 1092 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
61
in-school suspensions + 112 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 70.7%
White 18.7%
Asian 4.6%
African American 3.2%
Two or More 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.2, Christopher Columbus Middle School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clifton Public School District reports $22,394 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Christopher Columbus Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodrow Wilson Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| School #12 | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| School #17 | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| School #13 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Christopher Columbus Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,255
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- 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 (~1,092 students)
Frequently asked questions about Christopher Columbus Middle School
How many students attend Christopher Columbus Middle School?
Christopher Columbus Middle School has 1,092 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Clifton, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 1,158 (2022-23) → 1,146 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Christopher Columbus Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Christopher Columbus Middle School is 9.3:1, which is 21% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 41% 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 Christopher Columbus Middle School?
58.9% of students at Christopher Columbus Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Christopher Columbus Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Christopher Columbus Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 70.7% of enrollment, in Clifton, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Christopher Columbus Middle School?
Christopher Columbus Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Christopher Columbus Middle School rank among middle schools in Clifton?
By Resource Investment Index, Christopher Columbus Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Clifton, 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 Clifton on the city page.
What other schools are in Clifton Public School District?
Besides Christopher Columbus Middle School, Clifton Public School District also operates Clifton High School (3,150 students), Woodrow Wilson Middle School (1,255 students), and School #12 (560 students). See the Clifton Public School District district page for the complete list.