- Enrollment
- 574
- Students per teacher
- 8.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Freehold, NJ
Dwight D. Eisenhower School
Federal NCES profile for Dwight D. Eisenhower School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 340564003816
👥 S:T ratio 67
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dwight D. Eisenhower School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Freehold · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.3:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 6.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Dwight D. Eisenhower School has class sizes smaller than 91% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dwight D. Eisenhower School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Freehold, NJ.
School address
District: Freehold Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340564003816 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Dwight D. Eisenhower School held near 578 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 70.1 → 68.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 340564003816 · Freehold, NJ Middle · MID · TRAD
582 enr · 8.3:1 · 6.6% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Clifton T. Barkalow School (574 students)
Dwight D. Eisenhower School held near 578 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 70.1 → 68.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Dwight D. Eisenhower School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Dwight D. Eisenhower School
582 students
- Clifton T. Bar
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 Dwight D. Eisenhower School reports 582 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dwight D. Eisenhower School compares
Dwight D. Eisenhower 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 | 8.3:1 | ▼ 30% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.6% | ▼ 78% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 582 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.3:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
582
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% 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
8.3:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 9% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 291 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%
Asian 10.5%
African American 5.0%
Two or More 3.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 68.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.9, Dwight D. Eisenhower School is about as mixed as 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 Dwight D. Eisenhower School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton T. Barkalow 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 Dwight D. Eisenhower 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 (~582 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dwight D. Eisenhower School
How many students attend Dwight D. Eisenhower School?
Dwight D. Eisenhower School has 582 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Freehold, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 558 (2022-23) → 578 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dwight D. Eisenhower School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dwight D. Eisenhower School is 8.3:1, which is 30% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 47% 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 Dwight D. Eisenhower School?
6.6% of students at Dwight D. Eisenhower School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dwight D. Eisenhower School?
The largest demographic group at Dwight D. Eisenhower School is White at 68.7% of enrollment, in Freehold, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dwight D. Eisenhower School?
Dwight D. Eisenhower School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 Dwight D. Eisenhower School rank among middle schools in Freehold?
By Resource Investment Index, Dwight D. Eisenhower School ranks #1 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 Dwight D. Eisenhower School, Freehold Township School District also operates Clifton T. Barkalow School (574 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.