- Enrollment
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Freehold, NJ
Clifton T. Barkalow School
Federal NCES profile for Clifton T. Barkalow School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 340564003814
👥 S:T ratio 67
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clifton T. Barkalow School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Freehold · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.2:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 10.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Clifton T. Barkalow School has class sizes smaller than 92% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clifton T. Barkalow School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Freehold, NJ.
School address
District: Freehold Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340564003814 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-56 students YoY
Clifton T. Barkalow School shrank from 661 students in 2022-23 to 605 in 2023-24 (-8.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 70.9 → 69.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-56 students YoY 340564003814 · Freehold, NJ Middle · MID · TRAD
574 enr · 8.2:1 · 10.3% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Dwight D. Eisenhower School (582 students)
Clifton T. Barkalow School shrank from 661 students in 2022-23 to 605 in 2023-24 (-8.5%). Teacher FTE lost 70.9 → 69.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Clifton T. Barkalow School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dwight D. Eise
Dwight D. Eisenhower School
582 students
- This school
Clifton T. Barkalow School
574 students
- Marshall W. Er
Marshall W. Errickson School
464 students
- West Freehold
West Freehold School
447 students
- Joseph J Caten
Joseph J Catena School
445 students
- Laura Donovan
Laura Donovan School
441 students
What this shows Clifton T. Barkalow School reports 574 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clifton T. Barkalow School compares
Clifton T. Barkalow School is a shrinking 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 | 8.2:1 | ▼ 31% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.3% | ▼ 65% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 574 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.2:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
574
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
8.2:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 8% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$27,687
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 287 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.9%
Asian 6.3%
African American 4.9%
Two or More 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 74.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.6, Clifton T. Barkalow School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Freehold Township School District reports $27,687 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clifton T. Barkalow School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marshall W. Errickson School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Freehold School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joseph J Catena School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Laura Donovan School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clifton T. Barkalow School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~574 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Clifton T. Barkalow School
How many students attend Clifton T. Barkalow School?
Clifton T. Barkalow School has 574 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Freehold, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 661 (2022-23) → 605 (2023-24), down 56.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clifton T. Barkalow School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clifton T. Barkalow School is 8.2:1, which is 31% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 48% 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 Clifton T. Barkalow School?
10.3% of students at Clifton T. Barkalow School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clifton T. Barkalow School?
The largest demographic group at Clifton T. Barkalow School is White at 74.2% of enrollment, in Freehold, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clifton T. Barkalow School?
Clifton T. Barkalow School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Clifton T. Barkalow School rank among middle schools in Freehold?
By Resource Investment Index, Clifton T. Barkalow School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Freehold, 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 Freehold on the city page.
What other schools are in Freehold Township School District?
Besides Clifton T. Barkalow School, Freehold Township School District also operates Dwight D. Eisenhower School (582 students), Marshall W. Errickson School (464 students), and West Freehold School (447 students). See the Freehold Township School District district page for the complete list.