- Enrollment
- 739
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ramsey, NJ
Eric S. Smith Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Eric S. Smith Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 341359000732
👥 S:T ratio 67
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eric S. Smith Middle School earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Ramsey · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.2:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 5.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Eric S. Smith Middle School has class sizes smaller than 92% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eric S. Smith Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Ramsey, NJ.
School address
District: Ramsey School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341359000732 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Eric S. Smith Middle School held near 628 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 75.2 → 73.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 341359000732 · Ramsey, NJ Middle · MID · TRAD
613 enr · 8.2:1 · 5.7% lunch · RII 67
Nearest enrollment peer: Ramsey High School (739 students)
Eric S. Smith Middle School held near 628 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 75.2 → 73.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Eric S. Smith Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ramsey High Sc
Ramsey High School
739 students
- This school
Eric S. Smith Middle School
613 students
- Mary a. Hubbar
Mary a. Hubbard Elementary School
331 students
- John Y Dater E
John Y Dater Elementary School
325 students
- Wesley D Tisda
Wesley D Tisdale Elementary School
302 students
What this shows Eric S. Smith Middle School reports 613 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eric S. Smith Middle School compares
Eric S. Smith 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 | 8.2:1 | ▼ 31% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.7% | ▼ 81% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 613 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.2:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
613
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% 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
8.2:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 8% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$31,877
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 153 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.7%
Asian 10.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 2.1%
Largest group: White at 73.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.4, Eric S. Smith Middle School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ramsey School District reports $31,877 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Eric S. Smith Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsey High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mary a. Hubbard Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Y Dater Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wesley D Tisdale Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eric S. Smith Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 72/100
- Enrollment
- 302
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~613 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Eric S. Smith Middle School
How many students attend Eric S. Smith Middle School?
Eric S. Smith Middle School has 613 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ramsey, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 634 (2022-23) → 628 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eric S. Smith Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eric S. Smith Middle School is 8.2:1, which is 31% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 48% 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 Eric S. Smith Middle School?
5.7% of students at Eric S. Smith Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eric S. Smith Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Eric S. Smith Middle School is White at 73.7% of enrollment, in Ramsey, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eric S. Smith Middle School?
Eric S. Smith Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (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 Eric S. Smith Middle School rank among public schools in Ramsey?
By Resource Investment Index, Eric S. Smith Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Ramsey, 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 Ramsey on the city page.
What other schools are in Ramsey School District?
Besides Eric S. Smith Middle School, Ramsey School District also operates Ramsey High School (739 students), Mary a. Hubbard Elementary School (331 students), and John Y Dater Elementary School (325 students). See the Ramsey School District district page for the complete list.