How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Eric S. Smith Middle School | John Y Dater Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | RAMSEY, NJ | RAMSEY, NJ |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | elementary |
| Enrollment | 613 | 325 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 5.7% | 5.2% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Eric S. Smith Middle School | John Y Dater Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $37,128 | $37,128 |
| District | Ramsey School District | Ramsey School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Eric S. Smith Middle School | John Y Dater Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 73.7% | 76.6% |
| African American | 2.1% | 2.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.0% | 7.1% |
| Asian | 10.8% | 8.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.4% | 6.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Eric S. Smith Middle School | John Y Dater Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 153.3:1 | 158.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 15.8% | 5.8% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 1 | 1 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.