- Enrollment
- 1,153
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Paramus, NJ
East Brook Middle School
Federal NCES profile for East Brook Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341242000692
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Brook Middle School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Paramus · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.7:1
- students per teacher
- 9.3%
- free-lunch eligible
East Brook Middle School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Brook Middle School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Paramus, NJ.
School address
District: Paramus Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341242000692 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
East Brook Middle School held near 592 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 52.8 → 53.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 341242000692 · Paramus, NJ Elementary · MID · TRAD
555 enr · 10.7:1 · 9.3% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Paramus High School (1,153 students)
East Brook Middle School held near 592 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 52.8 → 53.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
East Brook Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Paramus High S
Paramus High School
1,153 students
- This school
East Brook Middle School
555 students
- West Brook Mid
West Brook Middle School
500 students
- Ridge Ranch El 338
Ridge Ranch Elementary School
338 students
- Parkway Elemen 297
Parkway Elementary School
297 students
- Memorial Eleme 289
Memorial Elementary School
289 students
What this shows East Brook Middle School reports 555 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Brook Middle School compares
East Brook Middle 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 9% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.3% | ▼ 69% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 555 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
555
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 40% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$30,912
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 278 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.4%
Asian 34.2%
Hispanic or Latino 15.7%
Two or More 6.1%
African American 2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 40.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.1, East Brook Middle School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Paramus Public School District reports $30,912 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Brook Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paramus High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Brook Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ridge Ranch Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkway Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Memorial Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Brook Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 289
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~555 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about East Brook Middle School
How many students attend East Brook Middle School?
East Brook Middle School has 555 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Paramus, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 600 (2022-23) → 592 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Brook Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Brook Middle School is 10.7:1, which is 9% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 32% 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 East Brook Middle School?
9.3% of students at East Brook Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Brook Middle School?
The largest demographic group at East Brook Middle School is White at 40.4% of enrollment, in Paramus, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Brook Middle School?
East Brook Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (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 East Brook Middle School rank among elementary schools in Paramus?
By Resource Investment Index, East Brook Middle School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Paramus, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Paramus on the city page.
What other schools are in Paramus Public School District?
Besides East Brook Middle School, Paramus Public School District also operates Paramus High School (1,153 students), West Brook Middle School (500 students), and Ridge Ranch Elementary School (338 students). See the Paramus Public School District district page for the complete list.