- Enrollment
- 1,258
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Garfield, NJ
Christopher Columbus School #8
Federal NCES profile for Christopher Columbus School #8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340576000468
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Christopher Columbus School #8 earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #2 of 9
- schools in Garfield · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.4:1
- students per teacher
- 34.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Christopher Columbus School #8 has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Christopher Columbus School #8 ranks #2 of 9 schools in Garfield, NJ.
School address
District: Garfield Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340576000468 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+77 students YoY
Christopher Columbus School #8 grew from 315 students in 2022-23 to 392 in 2023-24 (+24.4%).
Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 38.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+77 students YoY 340576000468 · Garfield, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
366 enr · 11.4:1 · 34.6% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Garfield High School (1,258 students)
Christopher Columbus School #8 grew from 315 students in 2022-23 to 392 in 2023-24 (+24.4%). Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 38.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Christopher Columbus School #8 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Garfield High
Garfield High School
1,258 students
- Garfield Middl
Garfield Middle School
971 students
- Washington Irv 441
Washington Irving School #4
441 students
- Abraham Lincol 385
Abraham Lincoln School #6
385 students
- Thomas Jeffers 368
Thomas Jefferson School #9
368 students
- This school 366
Christopher Columbus School #8
366 students
What this shows Christopher Columbus School #8 reports 366 students on the CCD universe file.
How Christopher Columbus School #8 compares
Christopher Columbus School #8 is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.6% | ▲ 17% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 366 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
366
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% above 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.7%
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
$27,206
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 366 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.0%
White 43.4%
African American 5.2%
Two or More 0.8%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.9, Christopher Columbus School #8 is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Garfield Public School District reports $27,206 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Christopher Columbus School #8 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garfield High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Garfield Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Irving School #4 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Abraham Lincoln School #6 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson School #9 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Christopher Columbus School #8's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar other schools in Garfield
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~366 students)
Frequently asked questions about Christopher Columbus School #8
How many students attend Christopher Columbus School #8?
Christopher Columbus School #8 has 366 students enrolled. It is a public school in Garfield, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 315 (2022-23) → 392 (2023-24), up 77.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Christopher Columbus School #8?
The student-teacher ratio at Christopher Columbus School #8 is 11.4:1, which is 3% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 27% 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 School #8?
34.6% of students at Christopher Columbus School #8 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Christopher Columbus School #8?
The largest demographic group at Christopher Columbus School #8 is Hispanic or Latino at 50.0% of enrollment, in Garfield, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Christopher Columbus School #8?
Christopher Columbus School #8 has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Christopher Columbus School #8 rank among schools in Garfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Christopher Columbus School #8 ranks #2 of 9 schools in Garfield, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Garfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Garfield Public School District?
Besides Christopher Columbus School #8, Garfield Public School District also operates Garfield High School (1,258 students), Garfield Middle School (971 students), and Washington Irving School #4 (441 students). See the Garfield Public School District district page for the complete list.