Enrollment
613
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
75.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
-31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
5.7%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-81% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eric S. Smith Middle School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eric S. Smith Middle School
Eric S. Smith Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Ramsey, New Jersey, enrolling 613 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.2:1, Eric S. Smith Middle School is leaner than roughly 92% of New Jersey schools and 31% under the state's 11.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 5.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 613 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 2,501 New Jersey schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 522 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #49, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Asian (11%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 153 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
15.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Ramsey School District also operates Ramsey High School (739 students) and Mary a. Hubbard Elementary School (331 students) alongside Eric S. Smith 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 Eric S. Smith Middle School compares
Eric S. Smith 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 | 8.2:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$28,937
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ramsey School District, which includes Eric S. Smith Middle School.
$28,937
Per student
+16%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+74%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 76.8%
State 20.9%
Federal 2.3%
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 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
- 739
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- 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
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 (~613 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Eric S. Smith Middle School a good school?
Eric S. Smith Middle School earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% 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 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.
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