How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Shaler Academy | Slocum Skewes School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | RIDGEFIELD, NJ | RIDGEFIELD, NJ |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | other |
| Enrollment | 179 | 654 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 7.9:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 23.6% | 25.8% |
| 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 | Shaler Academy | Slocum Skewes School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $36,134 | $36,134 |
| District | Ridgefield School District | Ridgefield School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Shaler Academy | Slocum Skewes School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26.8% | 24.2% |
| African American | 5.6% | 4.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 52.0% | 49.5% |
| Asian | 12.8% | 20.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Multiracial | 1.7% | 1.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Shaler Academy | Slocum Skewes School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 358:1 | 654:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 20.1% | 17.9% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 21 |
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.