- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · East Hanover, NJ
East Hanover Middle School
Federal NCES profile for East Hanover Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 340417004230
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Hanover Middle School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in East Hanover · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.6:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 3.0%
- free-lunch eligible
East Hanover Middle School has class sizes smaller than 89% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Hanover Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in East Hanover, NJ.
School address
District: East Hanover Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340417004230 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
East Hanover Middle School grew from 297 students in 2022-23 to 319 in 2023-24 (+7.4%).
Teacher FTE added 38.4 → 40.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+22 students YoY 340417004230 · East Hanover, NJ Middle · SMALL · TRAD
325 enr · 8.6:1 · 3.0% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Elementary School (439 students)
East Hanover Middle School grew from 297 students in 2022-23 to 319 in 2023-24 (+7.4%). Teacher FTE added 38.4 → 40.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
East Hanover Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary School
439 students
- This school
East Hanover Middle School
325 students
- Frank J Smith
Frank J Smith Elementary
239 students
What this shows East Hanover Middle School reports 325 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Hanover Middle School compares
East Hanover Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 8.6:1 | ▼ 27% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.0% | ▼ 90% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 325 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.6:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
325
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
3.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 90% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
8.6:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 11% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$27,558
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 325 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.7%
Hispanic or Latino 15.4%
Asian 14.8%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 63.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.7, East Hanover Middle School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for East Hanover Township School District reports $27,558 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Hanover Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frank J Smith Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Hanover Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 239
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
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 (~325 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about East Hanover Middle School
How many students attend East Hanover Middle School?
East Hanover Middle School has 325 students enrolled. It is a middle school in East Hanover, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 297 (2022-23) → 319 (2023-24), up 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Hanover Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Hanover Middle School is 8.6:1, which is 27% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 45% 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 Hanover Middle School?
3.0% of students at East Hanover 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 Hanover Middle School?
The largest demographic group at East Hanover Middle School is White at 63.7% of enrollment, in East Hanover, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Hanover Middle School?
East Hanover Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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 Hanover Middle School rank among public schools in East Hanover?
By Resource Investment Index, East Hanover Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in East Hanover, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in East Hanover Township School District?
Besides East Hanover Middle School, East Hanover Township School District also operates Central Elementary School (439 students) and Frank J Smith Elementary (239 students). See the East Hanover Township School District district page for the complete list.