- Enrollment
- 1,813
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hackensack, NJ
Fairmount
Federal NCES profile for Fairmount, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340627000500
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairmount earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of New Jersey schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Hackensack · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 47.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Fairmount has class sizes larger than 91% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairmount ranks #4 of 4 schools in Hackensack, NJ.
School address
District: Hackensack School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340627000500 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Fairmount shrank from 581 students in 2022-23 to 548 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 41.5 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 340627000500 · Hackensack, NJ Other · MID · TRAD
621 enr · 15.1:1 · 47.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Hackensack High School (1,813 students)
Fairmount shrank from 581 students in 2022-23 to 548 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE added 41.5 → 44.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Fairmount in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hackensack Hig
Hackensack High School
1,813 students
- Hackensack Mid
Hackensack Middle School
1,399 students
- This school 621
Fairmount
621 students
- Nellie K. Park 589
Nellie K. Parker
589 students
- Fanny Meyer Hi 516
Fanny Meyer Hillers
516 students
- Jackson Avenue 438
Jackson Avenue
438 students
What this shows Fairmount reports 621 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fairmount compares
Fairmount is a shrinking 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 28% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.0% | ▲ 59% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 621 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
621
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 91% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$29,108
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 621 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.6%
African American 20.1%
White 10.1%
Asian 2.4%
Two or More 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.1, Fairmount is about as mixed as the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hackensack School District reports $29,108 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fairmount Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hackensack High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hackensack Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nellie K. Parker | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fanny Meyer Hillers | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jackson Avenue | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fairmount's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,399
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 589
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide other 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 (~621 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fairmount
How many students attend Fairmount?
Fairmount has 621 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hackensack, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 581 (2022-23) → 548 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairmount?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairmount is 15.1:1, which is 28% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fairmount?
47.0% of students at Fairmount are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairmount?
The largest demographic group at Fairmount is Hispanic or Latino at 64.6% of enrollment, in Hackensack, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairmount?
Fairmount has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Fairmount rank among schools in Hackensack?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairmount ranks #4 of 4 schools in Hackensack, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hackensack on the city page.
What other schools are in Hackensack School District?
Besides Fairmount, Hackensack School District also operates Hackensack High School (1,813 students), Hackensack Middle School (1,399 students), and Nellie K. Parker (589 students). See the Hackensack School District district page for the complete list.