How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Merritt Memorial | Ralph S Maugham School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Cresskill, NJ | Tenafly, NJ |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 282 | 358 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 10.3:1 | 13:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 1.4% | 3.1% |
| 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 | Merritt Memorial | Ralph S Maugham School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $24,209 | $26,135 |
| District | Cresskill Public School District | Tenafly Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Merritt Memorial | Ralph S Maugham School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 55.0% | 57.5% |
| African American | 3.9% | 0.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.7% | 8.9% |
| Asian | 29.8% | 30.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.6% | 2.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Merritt Memorial | Ralph S Maugham School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 290:1 | 372:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 9.1% | 5.4% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 1 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 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.