Enrollment
475
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Secaucus, NJ
Clarendon School
Federal NCES profile for Clarendon School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341485002902
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clarendon School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Secaucus · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- students per teacher
- 21.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Clarendon School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clarendon School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Secaucus, NJ.
School address
District: Secaucus School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341485002902 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.5%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clarendon School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clarendon School
Clarendon School is a mid-sized elementary school in Secaucus, New Jersey, enrolling 475 students.
At 11.3:1, 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.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 21.5% lands close to the New Jersey typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 475 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Jersey median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 595 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #386.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (39%) and Asian (33%) (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 475 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Secaucus School District also operates Secaucus High School (612 students) and Huber Street School (563 students) alongside Clarendon 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 Clarendon School compares
Clarendon 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 4% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.5% | ▼ 27% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 475 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
475
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.3%
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
$23,137
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 475 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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
Hispanic or Latino 38.5%
Asian 33.1%
White 22.3%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 38.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.1, Clarendon School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Secaucus School District, which includes Clarendon School.
$23,137
Per student
-7%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.8%
State 22.2%
Federal 8.0%
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 Clarendon School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secaucus High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Huber Street School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Secaucus Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clarendon School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar elementary 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 (~475 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Clarendon School
How many students attend Clarendon School?
Clarendon School has 475 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Secaucus, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clarendon School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clarendon School is 11.3:1, which is 4% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 28% 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 Clarendon School?
21.5% of students at Clarendon School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clarendon School?
The largest demographic group at Clarendon School is Hispanic or Latino at 38.5% of enrollment, in Secaucus, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clarendon School?
Clarendon School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Clarendon School rank among public schools in Secaucus?
By Resource Investment Index, Clarendon School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Secaucus, 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 Secaucus on the city page.
Is Clarendon School a good school?
Clarendon School earns 49/100 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 Secaucus School District?
Besides Clarendon School, Secaucus School District also operates Secaucus High School (612 students), Huber Street School (563 students), and Secaucus Middle School (478 students). See the Secaucus School District district page for the complete list.
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