- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Clarendon School held near 488 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.5 → 44.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 341485002902 · Secaucus, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
475 enr · 11.3:1 · 21.5% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Secaucus High School (612 students)
Clarendon School held near 488 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.5 → 44.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Clarendon School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Secaucus High
Secaucus High School
612 students
- Huber Street S
Huber Street School
563 students
- Secaucus Middl
Secaucus Middle School
478 students
- This school
Clarendon School
475 students
What this shows Clarendon School reports 475 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clarendon School compares
Clarendon 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 | 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 methodology
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
$22,518
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 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.
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
District finance for Secaucus School District reports $22,518 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~475 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 469 (2022-23) → 488 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.