- Enrollment
- 189
- Students per teacher
- 7.9:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Newton, NJ
Florence M. Burd
Federal NCES profile for Florence M. Burd, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340090005324
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Florence M. Burd earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Newton · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.3:1
- students per teacher
- 12.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Florence M. Burd has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Florence M. Burd ranks #1 of 5 schools in Newton, NJ.
School address
District: Andover Regional School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340090005324 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Florence M. Burd grew from 237 students in 2022-23 to 255 in 2023-24 (+7.6%).
Teacher FTE held 28.4 → 28.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+18 students YoY 340090005324 · Newton, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
288 enr · 10.3:1 · 12.7% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Long Pond School (189 students)
Florence M. Burd grew from 237 students in 2022-23 to 255 in 2023-24 (+7.6%). Teacher FTE held 28.4 → 28.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
How Florence M. Burd compares
Florence M. Burd 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 13% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.7% | ▼ 57% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 288 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
288
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 32% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.5%
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
$35,825
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 288 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.3%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%
Two or More 4.9%
African American 3.1%
Asian 2.1%
Largest group: White at 73.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.1, Florence M. Burd is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Andover Regional School District reports $35,825 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Florence M. Burd Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Pond School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Florence M. Burd's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Newton
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~288 students)
Frequently asked questions about Florence M. Burd
How many students attend Florence M. Burd?
Florence M. Burd has 288 students enrolled. It is a public school in Newton, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 237 (2022-23) → 255 (2023-24), up 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Florence M. Burd?
The student-teacher ratio at Florence M. Burd is 10.3:1, which is 13% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 34% 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 Florence M. Burd?
12.7% of students at Florence M. Burd are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Florence M. Burd?
The largest demographic group at Florence M. Burd is White at 73.3% of enrollment, in Newton, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Florence M. Burd?
Florence M. Burd 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 Florence M. Burd rank among schools in Newton?
By Resource Investment Index, Florence M. Burd ranks #1 of 5 schools in Newton, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Newton on the city page.
What other schools are in Andover Regional School District?
Besides Florence M. Burd, Andover Regional School District also operates Long Pond School (189 students). See the Andover Regional School District district page for the complete list.