Enrollment
325
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
-27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
3.0%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-90% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Hanover Middle School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Hanover Middle School
East Hanover Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in East Hanover, New Jersey, enrolling 325 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.6:1, East Hanover Middle School is leaner than roughly 89% of New Jersey schools and 27% under the state's 11.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 3.0% free-meal eligibility runs 90% below the New Jersey average.
Enrollment of 325 puts it in the smaller third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 510 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #159.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 325 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
11.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
East Hanover Township School District also operates Central Elementary School (439 students) and Frank J Smith Elementary (239 students) alongside East Hanover Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How East Hanover Middle School compares
East Hanover Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$27,943
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $24,984
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Hanover Township School District, which includes East Hanover Middle School.
$27,943
Per student
+12%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+68%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 74.8%
State 20.4%
Federal 4.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 239
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~325 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.6:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in East Hanover on the city page.
Is East Hanover Middle School a good school?
East Hanover Middle School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of New Jersey schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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